Chili Waffle Fries Nachos

Votes: 1

Time: 50 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 6 - 8

Instead of traditional corn chips, these nachos are made with sweet potato waffle fries. Spread them evenly on a baking sheet, top with chili con carne (or just chili), sprinkle with cheese, and bake until the cheese melts. Serve topped with fresh vegetables, herbs, and a drizzle of sour cream. This appetizer is as filling as a full meal.

The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

Ingredients for the recipe:

1 package (560 g) sweet potato waffle fries (potato fries)
1 tbsp ground ancho pepper
1 tsp ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tbsp. l. olive oil
220 g of ground beef
220 g of minced pork
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
0.5 cups lager
1 can (425 g) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1.5 cups grated cheddar
1.5 cups grated pepper jack cheese
Sour cream, sliced red bell pepper, thinly sliced green onions, and sliced black olives, for topping

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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:

Preheat oven to 220°C. Place sweet potato waffle fries on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Combine ground chili pepper, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of the spice mixture over the waffle fries; set the rest aside.
Bake the fries, stirring halfway through, until the edges are golden brown, about 25 minutes.

Meanwhile, prepare the chili.:

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Add the ground beef and pork and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium, add the onion and garlic, and cook until the vegetables are softened, 3 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining spice mixture and season with salt; stir to coat.
Add the beer and cook until almost completely dry, 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and adjust the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the chili thickens, 15 minutes.
Place the fries in the center of the pan or transfer them to a 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with half the cheeses, top with the chili, and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Bake until the cheese is melted, 5 minutes.
Drizzle with sour cream, sprinkle with bell pepper, green onions and olives.