5 from 3 votes
Taco Bell Nacho Fries BellGrande Copycat Recipe
Crispy seasoned fries topped with savory taco meat, creamy nacho cheese sauce, and fresh toppings. This homemade version of Taco Bell's famous Nacho Fries BellGrande is quick, easy, and perfect for any occasion!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
1083 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
Taco Bell Ground Beef Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoon masa harina you could swap crushed up corn chips for this
- 4 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon onion dried minced
- 1/2 teaspoon beef bouillon powder
- 1 1/3 pounds ground chuck
Taco Bell Nacho Cheese Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup milk whole
- 8 ounces American cheese
- 1 tablespoon Jalapeño Sauce or a juice from a jar of jalapeno slices for nachos, Tobasco brand
Nacho Fries Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder do not use garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder do no use onion salt
Fries
- 1 pound frozen fries Ore-Ida Extra Crispy
Toppings for Nacho fries
- 1/2 cup guacamole
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup tomato chopped
Optional toppings
- corn roasted kernels
- green onion chopped
- jalapeño peppers pickled, sliced
Instructions
Taco Bell Ground Beef Preparation
- Prepare the seasoning blend by adding all of the spices to a small bowl and stir well. Set aside.
- Crumble the ground beef into a large skillet (preferably nonstick) and brown, stirring well.
- Cook over medum high for about 9 to 10 minutes, or until the ground beef has been cooked through.
- Drain fat from meat.
- Place the pan back on the heat, add the seasoning blend, and add 3/4 cup of water, turn the heat down to low, and allow the ground beef to simmer while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
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Taco Bell Nacho Fries Seasoning Preparation
- If you have a spice grinder or a mini food processor, process spices to grind them more finely, if not, skip this step. Store spice blend in a salt shaker or another shaker. You will have some left over, you can use this for tacos, or another batch of fries.
- Follow the oven or air fryer direction of cooking the fries that are on the package.
- When the fries have finished cooking sprinkle them liberally with the Nacho Fries seasoning blend.
Taco Bell Nacho Cheese Preparation
- Combine all ingredients in a small pot, heat on low until the cheese melts, stir to combine.
Building the Nacho Fries Bellgrande
- Place the fries on a large platter. Cover the fries with Nacho cheese, and add the ground beef.
- Top with gaucamole, sour cream, chopped onions, pickled jalapeno peppers, and any other toppings you may desire.
Nutrition Information
Calories
1083kcal
(54%)
Carbohydrates
50g
(17%)
Protein
43g
(86%)
Fat
80g
(123%)
Saturated Fat
34g
(170%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
33g
(165%)
Trans Fat
3g
(150%)
Cholesterol
190mg
(63%)
Sodium
3504mg
(146%)
Potassium
1433mg
(30%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
3605IU
(72%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
739mg
(74%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1083
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1083kcal | 54% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 80g | 123% |
| Saturated Fat | 34g | 170% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 33g | 165% |
| Trans Fat | 3g | 150% |
| Cholesterol | 190mg | 63% |
| Sodium | 3504mg | 146% |
| Potassium | 1433mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 3605IU | 72% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 739mg | 74% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.