Description
Delicious loaded potato fries topped with seasoned ground beef, gooey cheese sauce, and fresh toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 large Russet potatoes, cut into thick wedges or substantial fries
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2–3 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (alcohol-free if preferred)
- ¼ cup non-alcoholic stout or beef broth (optional)
- 2 tablespoons butter (for cheese sauce)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for cheese sauce)
- 1 ½ cups milk (for cheese sauce)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (for cheese sauce)
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (for cheese sauce)
- finely diced red onion (for topping)
- sliced jalapeños (fresh or pickled, for topping)
- sour cream (for serving)
- fresh chopped chives or green onions (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Wash your Russet potatoes thoroughly and cut them into ½-inch thick wedges or fries.
- In a large bowl, toss the potato wedges with olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Spread them in a single layer on a large baking sheet and bake for 30-40 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- While the potatoes are baking, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in onion powder, dried thyme, garlic powder, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Optionally add non-alcoholic stout or beef broth and simmer until mostly evaporated.
- For the cheese sauce, melt butter in a small saucepan, whisk in flour to create a roux, then gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer and stir in cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese until melted and smooth.
- Once the potato wedges are crispy, remove them from the oven. Spread the crispy potato wedges evenly, sprinkle half of the beef mixture over the potatoes, and drizzle with cheese sauce or scatter shredded cheese over the top.
- Return the platter to the oven for 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Optionally broil for 1-2 minutes for extra gooeyness.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle the remaining beef over the melted cheese. Garnish with red onion, jalapeños, and chives or green onions. Serve immediately with sour cream and salsa.
Notes
- Feel free to customize toppings based on preference.
- Adjust baking time for desired crispiness of fries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 800
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 45 grams
- Saturated Fat: 20 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 75 grams
- Fiber: 6 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 mg