Super Bowl Chili Cheese Fries (Printable)
Crispy fries topped with savory halal beef chili and melted cheese for a flavorful game day treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fries
01 - 3 lbs frozen or fresh potato fries
02 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil
03 - 1 tsp salt
→ Halal Chili
04 - 1.1 lbs halal ground beef
05 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
06 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
07 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
08 - 14 oz canned crushed tomatoes
09 - 1 tbsp tomato paste
10 - 14 oz canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
11 - 2 tsp chili powder
12 - 1 tsp ground cumin
13 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
14 - ½ tsp ground black pepper
15 - 1 tsp salt
16 - ½ tsp cayenne pepper
17 - 2 tbsp olive oil
→ Cheese Topping
18 - 9 oz shredded halal cheddar cheese
19 - 3.5 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
20 - 2 spring onions, sliced
21 - 2 tbsp fresh coriander or parsley, chopped
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss fries with vegetable oil and salt. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and crispy.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and sauté for 3 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and bell pepper; cook for another 2 minutes.
03 - Stir in halal ground beef and cook, breaking up the meat, until browned for about 6-8 minutes.
04 - Add chili powder, cumin, paprika, black pepper, salt, and cayenne. Stir to coat the beef and vegetables evenly with spices.
05 - Mix in tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, and kidney beans. Simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
06 - Transfer fries to a large ovenproof dish. Top evenly with hot chili, then sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella cheeses over the top.
07 - Return dish to oven for 5-8 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbling.
08 - Remove from oven, garnish with spring onions and fresh herbs. Serve immediately.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The contrast between hot crispy fries and melty cheese is something I could eat every single day without complaint
- Halal beef chili means everyone at my gatherings can dig in without second guessing ingredients
- Most of the chili happens in one pan while the fries bake, so you are not stuck at the stove missing the game
02 -
- I once assembled everything ahead of time and refrigerated it, but the fries turned soggy under the chili and never recovered their crunch
- The cheese continues melting for about a minute after you pull it from the oven, so take it out slightly before it looks done
03 -
- Layer the fries in your serving dish instead of piling them all in the center so the chili does not make the bottom ones soggy
- Use a mix of sharp and mild cheddar for the best flavor and melting texture