Chili Cheese Fries
Chili Cheese Fries are loaded with crispy french fries, all beef chili and plenty of melted cheese for the ultimate comfort food. Easy to make for a quick weeknight dinner or game day gathering.
Servings: 4
Calories: 1104kcal
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon cut into small pieces
- 2 cups onion diced
- 2 cups bell peppers diced
- 1 carrot finely grated
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 cups V8 Juice
- 6 tablespoons chili seasoning
- 2 cups lard or shortening
- 1 ½ pounds french fries
- 1 cup colby jack cheese shredded
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup candied jalapenos
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Add bacon to a dutch oven or large soup pot. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until crispy. Remove to a paper towel lined plate and set aside, reserving the bacon drippings in the pan.
- Add the onions, bell peppers and carrots to the pan, stirring to combine. Cook, stirring occasionally until vegetables are softened. Remove to a bowl and set aside.
- Add the ground beef to the pan, breaking it up, stirring occasionally. Cook until well browned.
- Next, add the cooked vegetables, bacon to the ground beef.
- Add the V8 juice and chili seasoning, stirring until combined. Bring the mixture to a low boil and then lower to simmer. Stir occasionally.
- While the chili simmers, heat lard or shortening in a cast iron pan or dutch oven over high heat until it reaches 375 degrees using a fry thermometer. Cook the french fries in batches 5-6 minutes or until crispy. Drain on a paper towel lined plate. Season with salt if desired.
- Spoon chili over the fries and top with cheese. Garnish with, cilantro, sour cream and jalapenos if desired.
Notes
- Feed a Crowd: Chili is one of my favorites to feed a crowd, double this recipe as needed.
- Storage: Leftover chili can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator 4-5 days. Chili can be frozen up to 3 months.
- Reheat: Cook chili in a pan, over medium heat adding additional V8 juice or water if chili is too thick.
Nutrition
Calories: 1104kcal | Carbohydrates: 78g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 71g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 31g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 133mg | Sodium: 1638mg | Potassium: 2057mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 11709IU | Vitamin C: 150mg | Calcium: 356mg | Iron: 9mg
