Loaded Cheese Fries Beef Recipe for Easy Comfort Food
This Loaded Cheese Fries Beef recipe is the ultimate comfort food—crispy fries topped with seasoned beef, melted cheddar, and fresh toppings. Beginner-friendly and full of flavor, it’s perfect for casual dinners or game day snacks.
Ingredients
Potatoes:
- 1 bag frozen French fries or 4 large russet potatoes cut into fries
Beef:
- 1/2 pound ground beef
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Toppings:
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley or green onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F to ensure crispy fries.
- Spread fries on a baking sheet. Bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- While fries bake, heat a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until browned.
- Season beef with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir and cook until fully done. Drain excess fat.
- Transfer hot fries to an oven-safe dish. Sprinkle cheddar cheese evenly over the fries.
- Spoon seasoned beef over the cheese layer.
- Return dish to oven for 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
- Drizzle sour cream on top. Finish with red onion, tomatoes, and parsley or green onions. Serve hot.
Notes
For the crispiest fries, bake them until golden before adding toppings. For a twist, add jalapeños or swap beef for shredded chicken to change up your Loaded Cheese Fries Beef.
Nutrition (Estimated per serving)
Calories: 480
Protein: 20g
Carbs: 38g
Fat: 28g
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 550mg
Calories: 480
Protein: 20g
Carbs: 38g
Fat: 28g
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 550mg