Cheeseburger Chili

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Chili: 

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 pounds ground beef (chuck for a more buttery flavored beef chili, sirloin for lean steak-like flavor)

3 tablespoons chili powder such as Gebhardt's Chili Powder, or ancho chile powder

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

3 to 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped

2 onions, finely chopped

2 cups beef stock

1/2 cup organic ketchup, such as Heinz

1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce

1/4 cup yellow mustard, such as Ploughman's or French's

Hot sauce

One 14-ounce can red kidney beans, drained

Cheeseburger Sauce:

3 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons flour

1 1/2 cups milk

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 cups shredded mild yellow Cheddar

1/4 cup dill pickle relish

1/2 small white or yellow onion, finely chopped (1/4 to 1/3 cup)

To Serve:

Easy Oven Fries, recipe follows

Ripple potato chips

Chopped raw onions

Easy Oven Fries:

3 large starchy potatoes, scrubbed and dried

Olive oil cooking spray

Kosher salt and coarse black pepper