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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
10 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 dried minced onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon beef boullion powder
  • 1 1/3 pounds ground chuck
Taco Bell Nacho Cheese Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 8 ounces American cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Tobasco Jalapeno sauce or a juice from a jar of jalapeno slices for nachos
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 Ore-Ida Extra Crispy Frozen Fast Food Fries
Toppings for Nacho fries
  • 1/2 cup guacamole
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
Optional toppings
  • Roasted corn kernals
  • chopped green onions
  • pickled sliced jalapenos

Instructions

Taco Bell Ground Beef Preparation
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  1. Prepare the seasoning blend by adding all of the spices to a small bowl and stir well. Set aside.
  2. Crumble the ground beef into a large skillet (preferably nonstick) and brown, stirring well.
  3. Cook over medum high for about 9 to 10 minutes, or until the ground beef has been cooked through.
  4. Drain fat from meat.
  5. 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.
Taco Bell Nacho Fries Seasoning Preparation
  1. 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.
  2. Follow the oven or air fryer direction of cooking the fries that are on the package.
  3. When the fries have finished cooking sprinkle them liberally with the Nacho Fries seasoning blend.
Taco Bell Nacho Cheese Preparation
  1. Combine all ingredients in a small pot, heat on low until the cheese melts, stir to combine.
Building the Nacho Fries Bellgrande
  1. Place the fries on a large platter. Cover the fries with Nacho cheese, and add the ground beef.
  2. 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 Monounsaturated Fat 33g Trans Fat 3g Cholesterol 190mg (63%) Sodium 3504mg (146%) Potassium 1433mg (41%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 3605IU (72%) Vitamin C 14mg (16%) Calcium 739mg (74%) Iron 7mg (39%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

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.