From the episode, “House of Cards”

SERVES 4

YOU’LL NEED

FOR THE CHILI
2 tbsp grapeseed oil
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 carrots, peeled and diced
4 ribs celery, diced
3 cups canned black beans, drained
4 cups canned diced tomatoes
3 cups vegetable stock
Kosher salt and pepper, to taste

FOR THE CHEESE SAUCE
4 cups soy milk
2 cups shredded vegan cheese
1 tbsp smoked paprika
½ tsp cayenne pepper (add a little more if desired)
Kosher salt and pepper, to taste

FOR THE FRIES
Fryer with frying oil, as needed
16 oz French fries
Kosher salt and pepper, to taste
1 bunch scallions, chopped

MAKE IT

CHILI
1) In a large sauce pot over medium heat, add grapeseed oil. Once hot, add the onions, garlic, carrots, and celery. Stir and allow to cook for 3 minutes until onions are translucent, making sure not to get any color on the vegetables. Add the black beans, diced tomatoes, and vegetable stock and bring to a simmer and allow to cook for 25 to 30 minutes. Season chili with kosher salt and pepper to taste.

CHEESE SAUCE
1) In a medium sauce pot over medium-high heat, add the soy milk and bring to a simmer.
2) Using either a hand blender or whisk, add in the vegan cheese and mix well and turn the heat down to low. Add the smoked paprika and cayenne pepper. Stir well and season with kosher salt and pepper to taste.

FRIES & PLATING
1) Preheat fryer with oil to 350 degrees.
2) Place French fries in the pre-heated fryer and allow to cook for 4 to 5 minutes until fries are golden brown in color. Remove and season with kosher salt and pepper to taste.
3) Place seasoned French fries in bowl and top fries with the hot vegan chili, vegan cheese sauce, and finish with chopped scallions and serve.