Loaded Cheese Fries Beef

Loaded Cheese Fries Beef

Crispy fries layered with beef, melted cheddar, sour cream, and fresh toppings, perfect for gatherings.

Preparation Time 10 min
Cooking Time 30 min
Overall Time 40 min
Created By: Lily Chen

Category: Party & Snacks

Skill Level: Beginner-Friendly

Cuisine Type: Western

Output: 4 Serves

Dietary Options: Gluten-Free

Ingredients

→ Main Ingredients

• 01 1 bag frozen French fries or 4 large potatoes, cut into fries
• 02 1/2 lb ground beef
• 03 1 tsp paprika
• 04 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 05 Salt and pepper, to taste
• 06 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 07 1/2 cup sour cream
• 08 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 09 1/4 cup chopped tomatoes
• 10 2 tbsp chopped parsley or green onions

Steps

Step 01

Preheat oven to 425°F.

Step 02

Bake the French fries on a sheet pan for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway until golden and crispy.

Step 03

In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Add paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until beef is browned and crumbled. Drain excess fat.

Step 04

Transfer the baked fries to an oven-safe dish. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar, then top with cooked ground beef.

Step 05

Return to oven for 5 minutes until cheese is melted.

Step 06

Drizzle sour cream over the fries. Add red onion, tomatoes (if using), and chopped herbs.

Step 07

Serve the loaded cheese fries immediately.

Tips

• For a vegetarian version, use black beans or meatless crumbles instead of beef.
• Try different cheeses like mozzarella, pepper jack, or a blend for variety.
• For extra crunch, broil the assembled fries for 1-2 minutes at the end.

Required Tools

• Oven
• Sheet pan
• Skillet
• Oven-safe dish