Fries with Meat Sauce
Crispy french fries topped with a rich, savory meat sauce and melted cheese, finished with fresh herbs. A quick and satisfying meal or snack.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 650
- Protein
- 30g
Ingredients
- 1 lb frozen french fries
- ½ lb ground beef
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- 1 pinch salt and pepper
Instructions
- 1
Cook the 1 lb frozen fries according to package directions until golden and crispy, about 20 minutes in a 425°F oven.
- 2
While fries cook, brown the 0.5 lb ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- 3
Stir the 1 cup tomato sauce and 0.5 tsp oregano into the beef. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- 4
Spread the hot fries on a plate, spoon the meat sauce over them, and sprinkle with the 0.5 cup cheddar cheese. Let it melt slightly, then garnish with fresh herbs if you like.
Tools you’ll need
- baking sheet
- skillet
- spatula
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