Loaded Beef and Cheese Fries

Preparation Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Preparing the Fries Wash and peel the potatoes. Cut them into thin strips to resemble fries. Pat the fries dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.

Seasoning the Fries In a bowl, toss the potato fries with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Spread the fries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.

Baking the Fries Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the fries are crispy and golden brown.

Cooking the Beef Topping While the fries are baking, prepare the beef topping. In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Add the diced onions, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until the beef is browned and the onions are translucent. Remove from heat and set aside.

Assembling and Cheesing Once the fries are done, sprinkle the cooked beef evenly over the fries. Top with shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.

Melting the Cheese Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Finishing Touches Remove from the oven and garnish the loaded fries with chopped green onions, fresh cilantro, sour cream, salsa, guacamole, pickled jalapenos, chopped tomatoes, and sliced black olives.

Serving Serve immediately and enjoy the ultimate comfort food experience!