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Loaded Beef Nacho Fries Everyone Will Love

These Beef Nacho Fries are loaded with crispy French fries, seasoned ground beef, creamy homemade cheese sauce, and all your favorite fresh toppings. Easy to make in about 45 minutes, they're perfect for weeknight dinners, game days, parties, or whenever you're craving a fun and satisfying comfort food meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 to 6 people
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fries
  • 1 (28–32 ounce) bag frozen French fries (or homemade fries)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (if making homemade fries)
  • Salt, to taste
For the Beef
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • ¼ cup water
For the Cheese Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
Toppings
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
  • ½ cup diced tomatoes
  • ¼ cup sliced jalapeños
  • ¼ cup diced red onion
  • ¼ cup sliced green onions
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • Guacamole or diced avocado
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Salsa

Method
 

  1. Bake the French fries according to the package directions until they're golden brown and extra crispy.
  2. While the fries bake, cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned. Drain any excess grease.
  3. Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until the beef is well coated and flavorful.
  4. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
  5. Slowly whisk in the milk until smooth. Cook for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  6. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
  7. Spread the hot fries onto a large serving platter or baking sheet.
  8. Spoon the seasoned beef evenly over the fries.
  9. Pour the warm cheese sauce over everything.
  10. Sprinkle with the shredded Mexican cheese while everything is still hot.
  11. Top with tomatoes, jalapeños, onions, green onions, sour cream, guacamole, cilantro, and salsa.
  12. Serve immediately while the fries are hot and crispy.

Notes

Tips for the Best Beef Nacho Fries
  • Bake the fries a few minutes longer than the package suggests so they stay crispy under the toppings.
  • Freshly shredded cheese melts much smoother than pre-shredded cheese.
  • Keep the cheese sauce warm over very low heat until you're ready to serve.
  • Set out toppings buffet-style so everyone can build their own plate.
  • Add black beans, corn, or diced bell peppers for even more flavor and color.
Optional Variations
  • Spicy: Add hot sauce, diced serranos, or pepper jack cheese.
  • Loaded BBQ: Mix a little barbecue sauce into the beef and top with crispy bacon.
  • Southwest: Add black beans, roasted corn, avocado, and chipotle crema.
  • Steak Version: Replace the ground beef with sliced grilled steak.