How to make Chili Cheese Fries

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while maintaining flavor.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: banana peppers

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Banana peppers provide a milder flavor with similar texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a cost-effective option for frying.

Cut the onions and peppers.

Heat a little bit of oil with butter in a pan.

Cook the onions and add the peppers, cooking for about 2 to 3 minutes.

Grate the garlic and add it to the onions and peppers.

Add tomato paste and allow it to cook for 2 to 3 additional minutes.

Add beef and seasoning, ensuring it is well mixed with the tomato paste, onions, and peppers.

After cooking for a while, add more salt and chopped tomatoes.

Add more oregano and cumin powder to taste.

After cooking for about 7 to 8 minutes, add in the kidney beans.

Fry the fries (or use oven-baked fries).

Put the fries in an ovenproof dish, top with chili, cheese, and fresh cilantro.

Bake in a preheated oven at 160 Celsius until the cheese melts.

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