to die for chilli cheese fries

ahhhhh... to die for...
i found this recipe and yummy looking pics by todd porter and diane cu, the white on rice couple (worc) this morning and it is a must try soon for me.  thoriq would love this dish... though i do not think it is a healthy dish to have all the time. the ironic thing is, the yummy-licious foods are always the ones that are also bad for the health - heart and cholestrol alike. no wonder you say, the food is to die for. anyhow, i am sure there is no harm in eating them once a while. everything has to be in moderation. especially food like this. i am posting the recipe and pics by the worc here as it is so much easier for me to access when i am in the mood to try the recipe out, instead of having to sort out through their busy blog...

cowboy bacon chilli cheese fries
image via worc, todd porter & diane cu


Spicy Bacon Cowboy Chili Recipe by Todd Porter and Diane Cu
"Two main factors influence the taste in the chili recipe: the BBQ sauce and the choice of chilies. We’ll usually use our homemade BBQ sauce, but use whichever you’re favorite it. For the spice factor, habaneros have a great spicy and flavor. There is a fruity roundness to compliment their Scoville factor which makes them one of our favorites to use, especially the Chocolate, Congo, or Red Sevilla Habaneros. Go with something more mild, like a jalapeno or thai chili, or even leave out the chilies all together if that is your preference. Just drop spicy from the name ! If you need a recipe for making fries to make chili fries, we suggest the Les Halles fries. They rock! Makes about 4 cups."


step 1

2 lbs Ground Beef, combination of top round and brisket is our favorite

6 strips (300g) Bacon, diced

1 lrg Sweet Onion, diced

4 cloves Garlic, crushed

1 -2 Habaneros, finely diced
1 c (237ml) BBQ Sauce
2 t (10g) Cayenne Pepper
2 t (10g) Chili Powder
2 t (10g) ground Cumin
2 T (30g) Paprika
2 T (30g) Brown Sugar
1 t (5g) fresh cracked Black Pepper
1/4 c (30g) Masa (corn flour), addition inspired by Pioneer Woman’s Chili Recipe
1 12 oz Beer

1. Heat a large sauce pan (preferably cast iron) over med-high heat. Add ground beef and bacon and cook until it is nearly cooked through and browned, stirring occasionally. Next add onion, garlic and habaneros and cook for another 2-3 minutes or until onions start to soften.

step 2

2. Add BBQ sauce, spices, brown sugar, fresh cracked pepper, masa and beer. Stir to combine, bring to a simmer, then lower heat to keep at a gentle simmer. Cook for 30 min – 1 hour, (flavors will develop more with the longer cooking time but isn’t a requirement) adding more beer or water if necessary to maintain a good “moistness” to the chili.

3. Serve the chili warm. Serving suggestions – Toppings- cheese, sour cream, diced green onions. As a base or alongside – tortilla chips, crusty bread, in a quesadilla, on fries, over a sausage dog or burger, as a pizza sauce, with pasta… The variations are endless!

all images via white on rice couple