Description
Loaded Nacho Fries are a delicious blend of crispy baked French fries topped with savory ground beef, creamy nacho cheese sauce, black beans, spicy jalapeños, and fresh green onions. This easy-to-make recipe provides a perfect appetizer or snack that brings a flavorful twist to traditional fries in just 35 minutes.
Ingredients
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Fries
- 1 bag frozen French fries
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt, to taste
Beef Mixture
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt, to taste
Toppings
- 1 cup nacho cheese sauce
- 1 can black beans, drained
- 1/4 cup jalapeños, sliced
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven according to the instructions on the French fries package to ensure optimal crispiness.
- Bake Fries: Spread the frozen French fries evenly on a baking sheet and bake them until golden brown and crispy.
- Cook Beef: While the fries bake, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef, chili powder, and salt, cooking until the beef is thoroughly browned and cooked through.
- Prepare Fries for Topping: Once fries are done, remove them from the oven and transfer to a serving plate.
- Assemble Loaded Fries: Top the crispy fries with the cooked ground beef, drained black beans, warm nacho cheese sauce, sliced jalapeños, and chopped green onions.
- Serve: Serve the loaded nacho fries immediately while they are warm and the cheese sauce is melted for the best taste experience.
Notes
- You can use fresh jalapeños or pickled ones depending on your spice preference.
- For extra cheesiness, sprinkle shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese before adding the nacho cheese sauce.
- To make it vegetarian, substitute ground beef with cooked crumbled tofu or a plant-based meat alternative.
- Drain black beans thoroughly to prevent sogginess of the fries.
- Adjust chili powder and jalapeños to control heat as per your taste.
