These quick and easy Nacho Fries are loaded with taco-seasoned beef, creamy cheese sauce, tomatoes, green onions, and jalapeño rings. Enjoy these fries for game day, movie night, or kids’ sleepovers.
Ingredient Substitutions and Notes
See the complete list of ingredients on the recipe card below.
- Frozen fries: I use crinkle fries, but you can use any frozen fries. Waffle fries are also great.
- Ground beef: Use ground chuck or ground beef with some fat, like 85/15 (85% lean, 15% fat).
- Taco seasoning: I use Spice Islands from Costco or homemade taco seasoning.
- American cheese: Purchase good-quality American cheese from your grocery deli counter for optimal flavor. It does make a difference. Don’t use prepackaged, individually wrapped cheese or pre-shredded cheese.
- Milk: Whole or 2% milk
How To Make Nacho Fries
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- Brown the ground beef. About halfway through the browning process, add the chopped onion. Cook until the onions are soft and the beef is browned.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Simmer until thickened.
- Meanwhile, bake the frozen fries until crispy.
- Combine the cheese and milk in a microwavable bowl. Microwave at 50% power for 2-minute intervals, whisking between each interval.
- Assemble the nacho fries. Divide the fries among the plates. Top with the seasoned beef, cheese sauce, tomatoes, green onions, jalapeños, and sour cream.
Cook’s Preparation Tips
- I like to cook the fries in a convection oven for extra crispiness.
- If the seasoned beef gets too dry, add a couple of tablespoons of water.
- Assemble the fries right before serving. Reheat the seasoned ground beef in the microwave. Reheat the cheese sauce in the microwave for short intervals until melted and smooth.
- If you think jalapeños are too spicy, try pickled jalapeños. These milder, sweeter jalapeños are delicious on these nachos.
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Nacho Fries
These quick and easy Nacho Fries are loaded with taco-seasoned beef, creamy cheese sauce, tomatoes, green onions, and jalapeno rings.
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Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 493kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs frozen crinkle fries
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
- ¾ cup water
- 16 ounces yellow American cheese (deli style)
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 small tomatoes, finely diced
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 small jalapeno, thinly sliced
- sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. About halfway through the browning process, add the chopped onion. Cook until the onions are soft and the beef is browned.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Simmer until thickened.
- Meanwhile, spread the fries in a single layer on the baking sheet and bake until crispy.
- Combine the cheese and milk in a microwavable bowl. Microwave at 50% power for 2-minute intervals, whisking between each interval, until melted and smooth.
- Assemble the nacho fries. Divide the fries evenly among plates. Top with the seasoned beef, cheese sauce, tomatoes, green onions, jalapenos, and sour cream.
Notes
- These nacho fries are best served and eaten promptly.
- If you must save leftovers, store them separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat the fries in the oven at 400 for 5-6 minutes or bake fresh from frozen. Reheat the seasoned beef and the cheese sauce in the microwave at 50% power for 1-minute intervals until warm. Assemble the nachos.
Nutrition
Calories: 493kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 1423mg | Potassium: 425mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1166IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 826mg | Iron: 2mg
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