Chilli Cheese Fries
Like the mighty smoky chilli dog, this indulgent delight is a classic from over the pond. And just like ‘the dog’, it’s a wonderful idea that ticks all the right boxes and hits all the right spots.
Get this going for your next film night/big match and invite all your friends round to dig in. Guac and sour cream provide the perfect dips and Sticky Honey Wings are the perfect accompaniment.
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Prep time
2 hours
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Cook time
30 mins
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Total time
2 hrs 30 mins
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Ideal for
Classics -
Make it
Mexican -
Serves
4
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Ingredients
For The Chilli Con Carne:
- 500g Minced beef
- 2 Medium onions
- ⅔ Garlic cloves
- 1 Stick celery
- 1 Carrot
- 2 Red peppers
- 1 tsp Cumin powder
- 2 tsp Gran Luchito Chipotle Chilli Paste
- 1 tsp Cinnamon powder
- 400g Kidney beans (tinned)
- 2 x 400g Chopped tomatoes (tinned)
- Olive oil
- Small bunch coriander
- Salt & pepper
For The Guacamole:
- 2 Avocados (ripe)
- Handful fresh coriander
- Juice of 1 lime
- Medium ripe tomato (optional)
- Salt & pepper
For The Rest:
- Pack of frozen French fries
- Handful grated cheddar
- Dollop of sour cream
- Salt & pepper
How to make it
- Start with the chilli. Finely chop all the fresh veg (onion, garlic, celery, carrot, peppers) and gently fry in olive oil for 8-10 mins or until nice and soft in a large casserole dish.
- Throw in the Gran Luchito Chipotle Chilli Paste, cumin and cinnamon.
- Add the tomatoes, kidney beans and finely chopped coriander stalks.
- Fry the minced beef in another frying pan to brown (this will add flavour to the meat) then add to the other ingredients.
- Add salt & pepper.
- Put a lid on it, leaving a small gap and cook on a low heat for about an hour (longer if you have time).
- About 30mins before you’re ready to serve, get your fries in the oven sprinkled with a little salt.
- Whilst they’re cooking, make your guacamole.
- Remove the flesh from the avocados and mash them with the lime juice until at your preferred consistency (we prefer ours slightly chunky).
- Chop up the coriander and tomatoes and stir through avocado. Season to taste.
- Taste your chilli and add more seasoning if necessary. If too liquidy, remove the lid and cook uncovered for a while.
- Spoon the chilli over the chips, sprinkle with cheese and return to oven to melt.
- Once ready, spoon on the sour cream and guacamole and sprinkle with chopped coriander leaves. Enjoy your Chilli Cheese Fries.
- You can also use Serranos Chillies as an optional topping to serve with.
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