Super Bowl Chili Cheese Fries (Printable)
Crispy fries topped with spiced halal beef chili and melted cheese for a hearty snack.
# What's Needed:
→ Fries Base
01 - 3.3 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 - 0.5 tsp ground black pepper
15 - 1 tsp salt
16 - 0.5 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 until evenly coated. Arrange in a single layer on baking sheet. Bake 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
02 - Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté 3 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and diced bell pepper, cook 2 additional minutes until fragrant.
03 - Add halal ground beef to skillet. Break up meat with wooden spoon while cooking 6-8 minutes until completely browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
04 - Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper over beef mixture. Stir thoroughly to coat meat and vegetables evenly with spices.
05 - Add tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, and kidney beans. Mix well and bring to simmer. Cook uncovered 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens to desired consistency. Adjust seasoning to taste.
06 - Transfer crispy fries to large ovenproof serving dish. Spoon hot chili evenly over fries. Sprinkle shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses across top.
07 - Return assembled dish to oven. Bake 5-8 minutes until cheese is fully melted and bubbling. Watch closely to prevent over-browning.
08 - Remove from oven. Scatter sliced spring onions and fresh herbs over top. Serve immediately while hot and crispy.
# Tips for Success:
01 -
- The combination of crispy fries and hearty chili creates the perfect balance of textures in every bite
- Using halal certified beef means everyone at your gathering can enjoy this comfort food classic together
02 -
- Crowding the baking sheet is the fastest way to soggy fries, so use two sheets if needed or work in batches
- The chili continues thickening as it cools, so slightly thinner than you want is actually perfect
03 -
- Double the chili recipe and freeze half for a quick weeknight dinner over rice or baked potatoes
- Check halal certification on all packaged ingredients, especially the fries and processed cheese