Loaded Cheese Beef Fries
A fun and delicious dish that combines crispy French fries, seasoned ground beef, and plenty of melted cheese, all topped with fresh veggies and sour cream.
Ingredients
For the fries
- 1 bag Frozen French fries
For the beef and toppings
- 1 lb Ground beef Seasoned with taco seasoning
- 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 1 small Onion, diced
- 1 medium Tomato, diced
- 1 medium Jalapeño, sliced
- 1 tablespoon Taco seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and cooked through, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
Baking Fries
- Spread the frozen French fries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake according to package instructions, usually about 20-25 minutes, until crispy and golden.
Assembly
- Once the fries are golden, sprinkle the cooked ground beef evenly over them. Top with shredded cheddar cheese and return to the oven for a few minutes, just until the cheese melts.
- Remove from the oven and add your fresh toppings: diced onions, diced tomato, and sliced jalapeños.
- Drizzle the sour cream over the loaded fries and sprinkle with taco seasoning, salt, and pepper for an extra kick.
- Finish with a garnish of freshly chopped cilantro and serve while hot.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding spices like garlic powder or onion powder to the ground beef while cooking. You can easily make this recipe vegetarian by replacing the ground beef with black beans or a meat alternative.