Beef Loaded Fries
Crispy fries topped with seasoned ground beef, cheese, and toppings — Mexican-American style. Like nachos but with fries. Best for game day.
Prep Time
16 min
Cook Time
23 min
Servings
6
Calories
638 cal
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Smart Servings Scaler
- Fries1 ½
- Beef600 g
- Cheese1 ½ cup
- Salt1 ½ tsp
- Black Pepper¾ tsp
- Cooking Oil1 ½
- Garlic4 ½ cloves
All quantities scaled automatically from 6 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 6 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Fries1.5
- Beef600 g
- Cheese1.5 cup
- Salt1.5 tsp
- Black Pepper0.75 tsp
- Cooking Oil1.5
- Garlic4.5 cloves
Instructions
- 1
Bake 1.5 lb frozen fries at 425°F until extra crispy (25-30 min, adding 5-10 min for extra crispness).
- 2
Brown 1 lb ground beef with 1 chopped onion. Add 1 tablespoon taco seasoning + ¼ cup water; simmer 5 min.
- 3
Transfer crispy fries to oven-safe platter.
- 4
Top with seasoned beef, 1.5 cups shredded cheese, sliced jalapeños.
- 5
Broil 2-3 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- 6
Top with: dollops of sour cream, chopped tomatoes, sliced avocado, fresh cilantro, sliced scallions, lime wedges. Eat immediately.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Extra-crispy fries.
- 2.Drain beef fat.
- 3.Broil briefly.
- 4.Cold toppings after baking.
🔬 Why It Works
Beef loaded fries succeed when the foundation (extra-crispy fries) can withstand the wet toppings. The cheese melts onto the fries; cold toppings provide freshness contrast. The combination is bar-food perfection.
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