Taco Beef Loaded Fries
A delicious plate of crispy fries topped with seasoned beef, gooey cheese, and fresh toppings, perfect for game day or casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Total Time: 30
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: None
Ingredients
- Frozen French fries
- Ground beef
- Taco seasoning
- Cheddar cheese, shredded
- Sour cream
- Green onions, chopped
- Jalapeños (optional)
- Olives (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to the temperature indicated on the French fry package. Spread the frozen fries on a baking sheet in a single layer and cook until golden and crispy, usually around 20 minutes.
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until it’s browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the taco seasoning with a splash of water and let it simmer for a few minutes.
- Remove the fries from the oven and layer them evenly on the baking sheet.
- Sprinkle the seasoned beef mixture over the fries.
- Generously sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the beefy fries and return them to the oven for about 5 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Add dollops of sour cream, garnish with green onions, and sprinkle on jalapeños and olives if desired.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Spread out fries in a single layer for even cooking. Drain excess fat from beef to avoid a greasy dish. Experiment with different cheeses or toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg