Description
A recipe for french fries topped with seasoned ground beef, melted cheese sauce, and optional toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large potatoes, cut into fries
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- Optional toppings: sour cream, chopped green onions
Instructions
- Soak the cut potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes, then dry them thoroughly.
- Fry the potatoes in oil heated to 325°F (160°C) until lightly cooked, about 5 minutes. Remove and drain.
- Increase oil temperature to 375°F (190°C). Fry the potatoes again until golden brown and crisp, about 3-4 minutes. Drain and season with salt.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder into the beef. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
- For the cheese sauce, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until fully melted and smooth.
- Arrange the cooked fries on plates. Top evenly with the seasoned ground beef.
- Pour the cheese sauce over the beef and fries.
- Add optional toppings like sour cream and green onions before serving.
Notes
- For crispier fries, ensure potatoes are completely dry before the second fry.
- You can bake the fries instead of deep-frying them for a lower fat option.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 38
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 23
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 75
Keywords: cheese fries, loaded fries, ground beef, beef topping, comfort food, cheddar sauce