Nacho Loaded Fries
Nacho Loaded Fries
Ingredients
For the Fries and Beef
- 12 ounces frozen fries
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
For the Toppings
- 4 cheese slices, or 1 to 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup guacamole, to 3/4 cup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup pico de gallo
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven or air fryer according to the frozen fries package instructions. Cook the frozen fries until they are golden brown and crispy. This typically takes 15-20 minutes in an oven or 10-15 minutes in an air fryer.
⏱️ 20 min
- 2
While the fries are cooking, place a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is browned and slightly crispy. Drain any excess grease.
⏱️ 8 min
- 3
Season the cooked ground beef with 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, and 1/2 teaspoon chili powder. Stir well to combine and cook for another 1-2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Once the fries are cooked, transfer them to an oven-safe baking dish. Arrange the cheese slices or sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the hot fries. Place the dish back into the warm oven (or microwave briefly) until the cheese is perfectly melted and gooey, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Carefully remove the baking dish from the oven. Sprinkle the seasoned ground beef evenly over the cheesy fries. Top with shredded lettuce and spoon generous dollops of guacamole over the top.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Finish by adding dollops of sour cream and a fresh layer of pico de gallo.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Serve immediately while the fries are warm, the cheese is melted, and all the toppings are fresh and delicious.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nacho Loaded Fries
For the Fries and Beef
- 12 ounces frozen fries
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
For the Toppings
- 4 cheese slices, or 1 to 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup guacamole, to 3/4 cup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup pico de gallo
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven or air fryer according to the frozen fries package instructions. Cook the frozen fries until they are golden brown and crispy. This typically takes 15-20 minutes in an oven or 10-15 minutes in an air fryer.
⏱️ 20 min - 2
While the fries are cooking, place a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is browned and slightly crispy. Drain any excess grease.
⏱️ 8 min - 3
Season the cooked ground beef with 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, and 1/2 teaspoon chili powder. Stir well to combine and cook for another 1-2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Once the fries are cooked, transfer them to an oven-safe baking dish. Arrange the cheese slices or sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the hot fries. Place the dish back into the warm oven (or microwave briefly) until the cheese is perfectly melted and gooey, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Carefully remove the baking dish from the oven. Sprinkle the seasoned ground beef evenly over the cheesy fries. Top with shredded lettuce and spoon generous dollops of guacamole over the top.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Finish by adding dollops of sour cream and a fresh layer of pico de gallo.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Serve immediately while the fries are warm, the cheese is melted, and all the toppings are fresh and delicious.