Texas-Inspired Chili Cheese Fries for a Crowd

INGREDIENTS

packages Seasoned Waffle Fries

1 cup

grated Mild Cheddar Cheese

1 cup

grated Colby/Jack Cheese

Scallions (, cleaned and cut into slices)

large Jalapeno Pepper (, seeded and cut into slices for garnish (optional))

2 lb

Ground Beef

small Yellow Onion (, peeled and chopped)

large Garlic Cloves (, peeled and diced)

large Jalapeno Pepper (, seeded and diced)

1 tbsp

Ground Chiles ((e.g. Ancho powder, Chimayo Powder, etc); I used Mild Chimayo Powder)

2 tsp

Oregano

2 tsp

ground Cumin

3/4 tsp

ground Coriander

1/2 tsp

Chipotle Chile Powder

1/4 tsp

Cayenne Pepper ((optional))

1/2 tsp

Kosher Salt

8 oz

Tomato Sauce

3 cups

Water

2 tbsp

Masa Harina