Beef Chili Cheese Fries Recipe Recipe

Name: Beef Chili Cheese Fries Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. Vegetable oil; 2 c. Minced yellow onions Salt and cayenne to taste; 2 lb Grnd beef; 1 Tbsp. Chili pwdr; 2 tsp Grnd cumin Crushed red pepper to taste; 2 tsp Dry oregano leaves; 2 Tbsp. Minced garlic; 3 c. Peeled, seeded, and minced fresh or possibly canned tomatoes; 2 Tbsp. Tomato paste; 3 c. Beefsteak or possibly beef broth; 2 Tbsp. Masa harina flour, (found in some large supermarkets and specialty food shops Vegetable oil for deep frying; 2 lrg Idaho potatoes, peeled and cut into shoestrings, rinsed in cold water and patted dry; 1/2 lb Grated Cheddar cheese; 1/2 lb Grated Monterey Jack cheese; 1 c. Lowfat sour cream; 1/2 c. Sliced pickled jalapenos

Servings: persons

2 Tbsp. Vegetable oil
2 c. Minced yellow onions Salt and cayenne to taste
2 lb Grnd beef
1 Tbsp. Chili pwdr
2 tsp Grnd cumin Crushed red pepper to taste
2 tsp Dry oregano leaves
2 Tbsp. Minced garlic
3 c. Peeled, seeded, and minced fresh or possibly canned tomatoes
2 Tbsp. Tomato paste
3 c. Beefsteak or possibly beef broth
2 Tbsp. Masa harina flour, (found in some large supermarkets and specialty food shops Vegetable oil for deep frying
2 lrg Idaho potatoes, peeled and cut into shoestrings, rinsed in cold water and patted dry
1/2 lb Grated Cheddar cheese
1/2 lb Grated Monterey Jack cheese
1 c. Lowfat sour cream
1/2 c. Sliced pickled jalapenos

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Heat the vegetable oil in a large saute/fry pan over medium heat.
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Add in the onions, season with salt and cayenne, and cook, stirring, till they begin to wilt, about 2 min.
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Add in the beef, chili pwdr, cumin, crushed red pepper, and oregano, season with salt and cayenne, and cook till all the pink in the meat disappears, 5 to 6 min.
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Add in the garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste and 2 1/2 c. beef stock, bring to boil, and reduce the heat to medium-low.
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Simmer, uncovered, till the meat is tender, about 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
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Skim off any fat which rises to the surface.
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Combine the masa harina flour with the remaining 1/2 c. stock and mix to blend.
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Slowly add in to the pot, stirring to blend.
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The mix will thicken.
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Cook for 30 min, then season again with salt adn cayenne.
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It should be thick sufficient to coat the back of a spoon.
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In a heavy, deep pot or possibly an electric fryer, heat 4 inches of vegetable oil to 360 F. Fry the shoestring potatoes in batches till golden, 3 to 4 min per batch.
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Drain on paper towels, then season with salt and cayenne.
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Preheat the oven to 400 F
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Cover the bottom of a large, glass rectangular baking pan with the shoestring potatoes.
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Combine the Cheddar and Jack cheeses.
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Sprinkle the cheese over the fries.
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Bake just till the cheese melts, 3 to 4 min.
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Remove the pan from the oven and spoon the chili over the top of the fries.
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Garnish with the lowfat sour cream and jalapenos.
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Serve immediately.

1898

kcal

Calories

135

Fat

Carbs

141

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tbsp. Vegetable oil, 2 c. Minced yellow onions Salt and cayenne to taste, 2 lb Grnd beef, 1 Tbsp. Chili pwdr, and more.

Yes, Beef Chili Cheese Fries Recipe falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Beef Chili Cheese Fries Recipe

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