# What You'll Need:
→ Chili
01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 9 oz ground beef
05 - 1 tablespoon tomato paste
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
08 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
10 - 14 oz canned chopped tomatoes
11 - 7 oz canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
12 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Fries
13 - 1.3 lbs frozen French fries or homemade
14 - Vegetable oil, for frying or baking
→ Topping
15 - 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
16 - 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
17 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro or parsley (optional)
18 - Sour cream, for serving (optional)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until soft, about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
02 - Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, approximately 5 minutes.
03 - Incorporate tomato paste, ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, and optional cayenne pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Stir in chopped tomatoes and kidney beans. Season with salt and black pepper. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat, and cook uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened.
05 - Prepare French fries according to package directions or your preferred method, frying or baking until golden and crisp.
06 - Heat oven to 400°F.
07 - Arrange cooked fries on an ovenproof platter or baking sheet. Spoon hot chili evenly over fries and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
08 - Bake for 5 to 7 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
09 - Remove from oven, garnish with sliced spring onions and fresh cilantro or parsley. Serve immediately with optional sour cream.
