Taco Beef Loaded Fries (Printable)

Golden fries topped with seasoned beef, melted cheeses, and fresh garnishes for the ultimate comfort food.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Arrange frozen fries on baking sheet or toss fresh-cut fries with vegetable oil and salt. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
02 - While fries bake, heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook 5 minutes until browned, breaking apart with spatula. Drain excess fat if needed.
03 - Stir in diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until onion becomes translucent and fragrant.
04 - Sprinkle taco seasoning evenly over beef mixture. Pour in water and stir thoroughly to combine. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens nicely.
05 - Transfer cooked fries to large oven-safe platter or baking sheet. Sprinkle half the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses over the fries.
06 - Spread seasoned taco beef evenly over cheese layer. Top with remaining shredded cheeses.
07 - Return assembled platter to oven. Bake for 5-8 minutes until cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
08 - Remove from oven. Top generously with diced tomato, green onions, fresh cilantro, sliced jalapeño, sour cream, and guacamole. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything you love about tacos in fry form
  • The beef gets this incredible crusty edges and tender middle texture
  • Crowds go quiet when this hits the table
02 -
  • Draining the beef fat keeps the fries from getting soggy
  • Let the beef cool slightly before layering or itll steam the fries
  • Work quickly once the cheese melts so everything stays hot
03 -
  • Shred your own cheese from blocks—it melts so much better than pre shredded
  • Sprinkle a little cheese directly on the baking sheet first to create a crispy cheese edge

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