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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. 

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 264 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. Prepare steak fries according to package directions. While they cook, prepare the rest of your ingredients. 
  2. In a medium skillet over medium heat, brown the beef. 
  3. Once browned, add the taco seasoning and water. Stir to combine. 
  4. Simmer for about 3 minutes until most of the liquid is evaporated. 
  5. Once the fries are done cooking, remove them from the oven but leave them on the sheet tray.
  6. Change (if necessary) the oven temperature to 425ºF. 
  7. Evenly distribute the ground beef taco mixture over the fries.
  8. Evenly distribute the cheese over the fries.
  9. Bake for 4-6 minutes,until the cheese is melted. 
  10. 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 Information

Calories 264kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 69mg (23%) Sodium 300mg (13%) Potassium 201mg (6%) Fiber 0.4g (2%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 464IU (9%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 214mg (21%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 264

% Daily Value*

Calories 264kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 69mg 23%
Sodium 300mg 13%
Potassium 201mg 4%
Fiber 0.4g 2%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 464IU 9%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 214mg 21%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.