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Loaded Taco Fries
If you’re looking for a show-stopper recipe for a crowd, this isit! You’ll be the hit of any gathering by bringing these ground beef Loaded Taco Fries and it will only take you 30 minutes from start to finish.
Ingredients
- 28 oz steak fries (frozen)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
- ½ cup lettuce (shredded)
- ¼ cup tomato (diced)
- ¼ cup green onion (thinly sliced)
- ½ cup avocado ranch dressing (or sour cream)
- cilantro
- lime wedges
Instructions
- Prepare steak fries according to package directions. While they cook, prepare the rest of your ingredients.
- In a medium skillet over medium heat, brown the beef.
- Once browned, add the taco seasoning and water. Stir to combine.
- Simmer for about 3 minutes until most of the liquid is evaporated.
- Once the fries are done cooking, remove them from the oven but leave them on the sheet tray.
- Change (if necessary) the oven temperature to 425ºF.
- Evenly distribute the ground beef taco mixture over the fries.
- Evenly distribute the cheese over the fries.
- Bake for 4-6 minutes,until the cheese is melted.
- Remove and top as desired.
Notes
- This is a recipe for homemade taco seasoning.
- You can use whatever cheese you like best. A blend of cheese, Monterey, Monterey Jack, etc. are all good options.
- If you don’t have avocado ranch dressing, regular ranch dressing can be substituted.
- Feel free to sub in another meat, just be sure to thoroughly cook it before adding to the fries.
Nutrition
Calories: 264kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 16gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 69mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 201mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 464IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 214mgIron: 1mg
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