Chili Cheese Fries with Beer Cheese Sauce

Crispy golden fries smothered in hearty chili and a creamy, rich beer cheese sauce. The ultimate game night snack!

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

1490 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

4 items

Cost

£4.15/serving

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Ingredients

Servings

20ozFrozen French Fries(Choose your favorite type, straight, crinkle, or steak fries work well)

£1.75

2tablespoonsVegetable Oil(For drizzling on fries)

£0.10

1lbGround Beef(Can substitute with ground turkey or plant-based ground)

£4.50

1mediumOnion(Diced)

£0.40

1mediumGreen Bell Pepper(Diced)

£0.70

2clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.15

2tablespoonsChili Powder

£0.25

1tablespoonCumin

£0.15

1teaspoonSmoked Paprika

£0.10

0.3teaspoonCayenne Pepper(Optional, for extra heat)

£0.05

114.5 oz canDiced Tomatoes(Undrained)

£0.70

115 oz canKidney Beans(Rinsed and drained)

£0.60

0.5cupBeef Broth

£0.20

to tasteSalt

to tasteBlack Pepper

4tablespoonsButter(Unsalted)

£0.35

4tablespoonsAll-Purpose Flour

£0.05

12ozBeer(Choose your favorite lager or pale ale)

£1.75

1cupWhole Milk

£0.30

4cupsShredded Cheddar Cheese(Sharp or medium cheddar recommended)

£4.00

1teaspoonWorcestershire Sauce

£0.05

to tasteHot Sauce(Optional, for extra heat in the cheese sauce)

£0.05

2Green Onions(Chopped, for garnish)

£0.40

Total Cost

£16.60

£4.15 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven according to fries package instructions. Spread fries on a baking sheet, drizzle with vegetable oil, and bake until golden and crispy, following package directions.
2.
While fries are baking, prepare the chili. In a large skillet or pot, brown ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
3.
Add diced onion and green bell pepper to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
4.
Stir in diced tomatoes, kidney beans, and beef broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the chili has thickened slightly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5.
While the chili is simmering, prepare the beer cheese sauce. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, until a smooth paste forms (roux).
6.
Slowly whisk in beer, ensuring there are no lumps. Then, gradually whisk in milk until smooth.
7.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 3-5 minutes. Reduce heat to low and stir in cheddar cheese, a little at a time, until completely melted and smooth.
8.
Stir in Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce (if using). Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
9.
Once the fries are cooked and the chili and beer cheese sauce are ready, assemble the chili cheese fries. Arrange the fries on a platter or individual plates. Spoon chili generously over the fries, then drizzle with beer cheese sauce. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve immediately.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (500g)

1490 kcal / 6234 kJ

Carbs

85g

33% of RDA

Fat

98g

140% of RDA

Protein

76g

152% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

14 g

47% of RDA

Sugar

15 g

17% of RDA

Sodium

1350 mg

59% of RDA

Saturated Fat

59 g

295% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For extra crispy fries, soak them in cold water for 30 minutes before baking. Pat them dry thoroughly before adding oil and baking.

If you want a thicker chili, simmer it for a longer time to allow more liquid to evaporate.

Don't boil the beer cheese sauce after adding the cheese, as this can cause it to separate. Keep the heat low and stir constantly until the cheese is melted.

Feel free to customize the toppings. Add jalapeños, sour cream, or bacon bits for extra flavor and texture.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Stove

Large Skillet or Pot

Medium Saucepan

Wine Pairings

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Chef's Tips

For extra crispy fries, soak them in cold water for 30 minutes before baking. Pat them dry thoroughly before adding oil and baking.

If you want a thicker chili, simmer it for a longer time to allow more liquid to evaporate.

Don't boil the beer cheese sauce after adding the cheese, as this can cause it to separate. Keep the heat low and stir constantly until the cheese is melted.

Feel free to customize the toppings. Add jalapeños, sour cream, or bacon bits for extra flavor and texture.

Chili Cheese Fries with Beer Cheese Sauce

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