Taco Beef Loaded Fries (Printable)
Crispy fries topped with seasoned beef, melty cheese, and fresh toppings for ultimate comfort food.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fries Base
01 - 1.5 lbs frozen or fresh French fries
02 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil (if baking fresh fries)
03 - Salt to taste
→ Taco Beef
04 - 1 lb ground beef (80/20 recommended)
05 - 1 small onion, finely diced
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
08 - 1/3 cup water
→ Cheese & Toppings
09 - 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
10 - 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
11 - 1 large tomato, diced
12 - 1/2 cup sliced green onions
13 - 1/2 cup sour cream
14 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
15 - 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
16 - 1/2 cup guacamole or diced avocado
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Bake fries according to package directions, or toss fresh-cut fries with oil and salt, then bake 25-30 minutes until golden and crisp.
02 - Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking up with spatula, about 5 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
03 - Add onion and garlic to beef; sauté 2-3 minutes until onion softens.
04 - Sprinkle taco seasoning and add water. Stir well and simmer 3-4 minutes until thickened.
05 - Transfer fries to large oven-safe platter. Sprinkle half the cheeses over fries, top evenly with taco beef, then add remaining cheese.
06 - Return to oven for 5-8 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
07 - Remove from oven. Top with tomato, green onions, cilantro, jalapeño, sour cream, and guacamole as desired.
08 - Serve hot and enjoy immediately while cheese is melted.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Everything you love about taco night layered over crispy, golden fries in one chaotic beautiful bite
- The perfect solution when you cannot decide between ordering takeout Mexican or hitting the drive-thru
02 -
- Drain the excess fat from the beef before adding the seasoning or you will end up with greasy fries that get soggy fast
- Work quickly once the fries come out of the oven because every minute of cooling time is lost crunch time
03 -
- Line your baking sheet with parchment paper for cleanup that takes seconds instead of scrubbing baked-on cheese forever
- Sprinkle a little extra cheese around the edges of the platter because those crispy cheesy bits are secretly the best part