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Crispy French fries with melted cheese, ground beef, sour cream, and green onions.

Loaded Chili Cheese Fries

Amber Bondar
These Loaded Chili Cheese Fries are the ultimate easy comfort food. Crispy oven-baked fries are topped with a quick homemade chili made from ground beef, beans, corn, and tomato sauce, then smothered in melted Tex-Mex cheese. It’s a hearty, budget-friendly dinner the whole family will love — perfect for busy weeknights or game-day meals.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Canadian
Servings 6
Calories 979 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Baking Sheet
  • Frying Pan
  • Spatula For stirring
  • measuring cup
  • Tablespoon

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs Lean Ground Beef 1.4kgs
  • 4 Tbsp Chili Powder
  • 1 Tbsp Garlic Powder
  • ½ Tbsp Ground Cumin
  • 12 oz Canned Corn 341ml, drained
  • 19 oz Canned Kidney Beans 540ml, drained
  • 1 Cup Plain Pasta Sauce (or lightly spiced) 250ml Canada Red Tomato Basil Sauce
  • 1.9 lbs Regular Straight Cut Frozen French Fries McCain 900gram bag regular straight cut
  • 11 oz Mexican Shredded Cheese 320 grams Black Diamond Mexican Shredded Cheese or similar
  • 4 Green Onions Chopped *Optional

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oven according to the frozen French Fry directions and cook on a large baking sheet until crispy.
    1.9 lbs Regular Straight Cut Frozen French Fries
  • Meanwhile in a frying pan brown the ground beef with spices.
    3 lbs Lean Ground Beef, 4 Tbsp Chili Powder, 1 Tbsp Garlic Powder, ½ Tbsp Ground Cumin
  • Break the ground beef as it cooks so it's minced well.
  • Add the drained canned corn and kidney beans.
    12 oz Canned Corn, 19 oz Canned Kidney Beans
  • Measure and add the tomato sauce stir well.
    1 Cup Plain Pasta Sauce (or lightly spiced)
  • Reduce stovetop temperature to simmer. Simmer for 5-8 minutes until mixture is drier.
  • Remove baked French fries and spoon the chili mixture over the surface evenly.
  • Sprinkle the cheese on top of the chili mixture and return to the oven for additional 5-8 minutes until the cheese is thoroughly melted.
    11 oz Mexican Shredded Cheese
  • Remove from oven and add the chopped green onion if using.
    4 Green Onions
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

Amber’s Tips for Amazing Fries Every Time

If your fries always seem to turn out soggy or unevenly cooked, you’re not alone — I’ve been there, too. The trick to amazing loaded fries is starting with crispy, golden fries that can hold up under all that topping. Here’s how I get them perfect every time.
Use a large baking sheet. Fries need room to breathe. When they’re crowded together, they steam instead of crisping. Spread them out in a single layer so the hot air can circulate evenly.
Crank the heat. Most frozen fries recommend around 425°F (220°C). Stick to that or even a bit higher if your oven runs cool — the extra heat makes the edges perfectly crunchy.
Flip halfway through. It’s worth the minute it takes to turn them with a spatula. This keeps both sides evenly browned and crisp.
Don’t skip the preheat. I know, it’s tempting to slide the pan in while the oven warms up, but a hot oven from the start gives fries that restaurant-style crunch.
Serve them right away. Fries don’t like waiting. Once they’re crisp and golden, get your toppings ready and assemble while they’re still piping hot.
If you want to go the extra mile, sprinkle a little salt or seasoning on the fries as soon as they come out of the oven — the heat helps it stick, and every bite tastes better.

Nutrition

Calories: 979kcalCarbohydrates: 72gProtein: 73gFat: 45gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 173mgSodium: 1863mgPotassium: 2022mgFiber: 14gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2149IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 693mgIron: 10mg
Keyword Chili, easy dinner ideas, ground beef
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