🍟🧀🥩 Cheesy Loaded Beef Fries 🥩🧀🍟
📋 Ingredients
● 1 bag (1 lb) frozen French fries
● 1 pound ground beef
● 1 small onion, finely diced
● 2 garlic cloves, minced
● 1/2 teaspoon paprika
● 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
● 1/2 teaspoon salt
● 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
● 1 cup marinara sauce (or your favorite tomato sauce)
● 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
● 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
● Optional: sour cream, green onions, or jalapeños for garnish
📝 Instructions
- 1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Spread the French fries evenly on a baking sheet and cook according to the package instructions until golden and crispy.
- 2️⃣ Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula.
- 3️⃣ Add diced onion and garlic to the skillet and sauté until softened.
- 4️⃣ Season with paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in marinara sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
- 5️⃣ Transfer the cooked fries to a baking dish.
- 6️⃣ Evenly spoon the beef mixture over the fries.
- 7️⃣ Sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella cheeses over the top.
- 8️⃣ Bake in the oven for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 9️⃣ Garnish with sour cream, chopped green onions, or jalapeños if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!