Easy Chili Cheese Fries

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 small White onion (diced)
• 3 (15 oz.) cans Diced tomatoes with green chiles
• 2 (15 oz.) cans Beans (drained (black beans, kidney beans))
• 2 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 package frozen french fries
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• green onions
• shredded cheese
• sour cream

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Preparations ---

2. 2

   Finely dice one white onion.

3. 3

   Remove and drain the beans from the can.

4. 4

   --- Cooking instructions ---

5. 5

   Cook the ground beef over medium-high heat in a stockpot until slightly browned.

6. 6

   Using a slotted spoon, remove the cooked beef from the pot to a separate plate and set aside. Leave 1 tablespoon of beef fat in the stockpot and discard the rest.

7. 7

   Add the chopped onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until soft.

8. 8

   Add the tomato sauce with green chiles, beans, chili powder, and cooked beef to the stockpot and stir to combine.

9. 9

   Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.

10. 10

    While the chili is simmering, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (or package instructions) to cook the fries.

11. 11

    Use cooking spray or a thin layer of olive oil to coat a baking tray and place the frozen fries in a single layer across the tray.

12. 12

    Cook the fries in the oven for 12 to 15 minutes until crispy or according to package instructions.

13. 13

    Remove the baking tray from the oven and transfer the fries to a skillet.

14. 14

    --- Assembling the chili fries ---

15. 15

    Spoon the homemade chili over the top of the fries, followed by the shredded cheese, and return them to the oven.

16. 16

    Turn the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius) and bake for 5 minutes until the cheese has melted.

17. 17

    Serve immediately with your favorite toppings.