Emerils Beef Chili Cheese Fries Recipe Foodcom

EMERIL'S BEEF CHILI CHEESE FRIES

Steps:

• Season onions with salt and cayenne and saute, stirring, until they begin to wilt, about 2 minutes.
• Add the beef, chili powder, cumin, red pepper, and oregano, season with salt and cayenne, and cook until meat is done (no pink).
• Add garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste and 2-1/2 cups beef stock, bring to boil and reduce heat to medium-low.
• Simmer uncovered about 1 hour, stirring occasionally and skimming fat that rises to the surface.
• Combine masa harina flour with remaining 1/2 cup stock.
• Slowly add to the pot, stirring to blend, which will thicken the mixture.
• Cook for 30 minutes and correct seasoning.
• From here, Emeril deep fries his own shoestring French fries, but I use frozen French fries or waffle fries to save time (and mess!).
• Prepare frozen potatoes as package directs.
• Lower oven heat to 400 degrees F, place fries in bottom of a large glass rectangular baking dish.
• Sprinkle cheeses over the fries and bake for 3 to 4 minutes.
• Remove pan from oven and spoon hot chili over the top of the fries.
• Garnish with sour cream and jalapeños and serve immediately.

EMERIL'S CHILI

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat the vegetable oil. When the oil is hot, add the onions and saute for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the vegetables start to wilt. Season with salt and cayenne. Stir in the stew meat, chili powder, cumin, crushed red pepper, and oregano. Brown the meat for 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in the garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste, and beef stock. Bring the liquid up to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Simmer the liquid, partially covered for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally, or until the beef is tender. Skim off the fat occasionally.
• Mix the masa and water together. Slowly stir in the masa slurry, add the beans, and continue to cook for 30 minutes. Reseason with salt and cayenne. Place a handful of the chips in each shallow bowl. Spoon the chili over the chips. Garnish with the grated cheese, sour cream and jalapenos.

CHILI CHEESE FRIES

Steps:

• Prepare French fries according to package directions.
• Heat chili according to label directions.
• Arrange fries on large serving platter.
• Pour hot chili over fries.
• Microwave Cheez Whiz according to label directions.
• Pour over chili.

CHILI CHEESE FRIES

Steps:

• Place french fries on a large square of heavy-duty aluminum foil.
• Top with cheese and then chili (if you put the cheese on top it will stick to the foil).
• Fold sides of foil up to form a packet and seal edges well.
• Place packet directly over campfire coals and cook 20-30 minutes until fries are soft and cooked.
• Remove packet carefully with tongs and open with care - it will be hot!

BEST EVER CHILI CHEESE FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Put frozen fries on metal pan or baking dish.
• Cover fries with chili.
• Add cheese on top.
• Bake 30 minutes.
• YOU'RE DONE!