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Loaded Beef Nacho Cheese Fries Skillet

Crispy fries topped with seasoned ground beef, creamy nacho cheese sauce, and fresh toppings for the ultimate cheesy comfort food.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Calories: 780
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Fries Base
  • 1 bag frozen French fries
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • salt to taste
Seasoned Beef
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
Cheese Sauce
  • 1 cup nacho cheese sauce
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup milk
Toppings
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup jalapeños
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup green onions

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Saucepan
  • Spatula
  • Oven or air fryer

Method
 

  1. Cook fries until crispy and golden according to package or homemade method.
  2. Brown ground beef in a skillet.
  3. Add onion, garlic, and seasonings; cook until softened.
  4. Prepare cheese sauce by melting nacho cheese with cheddar and milk.
  5. Layer fries in a skillet and top with beef.
  6. Pour cheese sauce over the top.
  7. Add toppings and serve immediately.

Notes

Best served fresh before fries soften under toppings.