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Loaded Beef & Queso Fries

Crispy fries piled high with seasoned ground beef, melted queso, pickled jalapeños, and a drizzle of sour cream. A shareable snack that tastes like loaded nachos in fry form.

Total time
12 min
Servings
2
Calories
520
Protein
18g
Loaded Beef & Queso Fries
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb frozen French fries
  • ½ lb ground beef
  • 1 cup jarred queso dip or melted cheese sauce
  • ½ cup pickled jalapeños, sliced
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook frozen fries according to package directions until golden and crispy. Spread on a serving platter.

  2. 2

    Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon, until no pink remains.

  3. 3

    Drain excess fat from the beef. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  4. 4

    Scatter cooked beef over the fries, then drizzle queso dip evenly across the top.

  5. 5

    Top with pickled jalapeños, then drizzle sour cream in thin lines. Sprinkle cilantro if desired.

  6. 6

    Serve immediately while fries are still hot and cheese is warm.

Tools you’ll need

  • sheet pan or serving platter
  • medium skillet
  • wooden spoon

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