5-Minute Loaded Queso Beef Fries
Crispy fries smothered in melted queso, seasoned ground beef, and jalapeños—ready in under 5 minutes. The ultimate grab-and-eat snack for when you need something hot, cheesy, and satisfying.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 18g
Ingredients
- 4 cups frozen steak fries
- ½ lb ground beef
- ¾ cup queso dip or cheese sauce
- ¼ cup fresh jalapeños, sliced
- 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, ~90 seconds.
- 2
Add frozen fries, spread in a single layer, and cook without stirring for 2 minutes until they start to crisp.
- 3
Stir fries to the edges, then add ground beef and break it up with a spoon until no pink remains, ~2 minutes.
- 4
Pour queso over the fries and beef, sprinkle jalapeños on top, and toss until everything is coated and warm.
- 5
Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot straight from the skillet.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- wooden spoon
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