These loaded taco fries are piled high with seasoned beef, melted cheese, and your favorite toppings for an easy meal everyone will love.
If you're looking for a dinner that's fun, filling, and easy to customize, these taco fries are always a hit.
Crispy French fries are topped with seasoned taco meat, warm nacho cheese sauce, and all the toppings your family loves.
They're perfect for busy weeknights, game day gatherings, or anytime you're craving comfort food.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
This recipe combines two family favorites into one irresistible meal. Crispy fries replace taco shells, making every bite loaded with flavor, while everyone can pile on their favorite toppings.
It's also incredibly versatile. You can use homemade French fries, regular fries, waffle fries, or even sweet potato fries.
Swap the ground beef for ground turkey, add extra protein, or set out toppings of your choice in separate dishes so everyone can build their own plate.
Ingredients
See the recipe card below for measurements and instructions.
- Potatoes
- Vegetable Oil
- Salt
- Ground Beed
- Taco Seasoning
- Nacho Cheese Sauce
- Sour Cream
- Guacamole
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Easy Ultimate Loaded Taco Fries Recipe
Equipment
- Vegetable Cutter optional
Ingredients
- 4-6 Large Potatoes
- 4 cups Vegetable Oil
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 1 pkt Taco Seasoning
- 1 can Nacho Cheese
- Sour Cream
- Guacamole
- Shredded Cheese
- Salt
Instructions
French Fries
- Wash and peel the potatoes, if desired, then cut them into fries.
- Pour the vegetable oil into a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven. Heat over medium-high heat until the oil reaches 350°F.
- Working in small batches, carefully fry the potatoes for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer the fries to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon or skimmer. Season immediately with salt. Repeat until all of the fries are cooked.
Prepare the Taco Meat
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain any excess grease.
- Add the taco seasoning and the amount of water called for on the seasoning packet. Stir well, bring to a simmer, and cook until the sauce has thickened.
Prepare the Toppings
- Warm the nacho cheese sauce in a small saucepan over low heat.
- Shred the cheddar cheese if needed and have the sour cream and guacamole ready for serving.
Assemble the Taco Fries
- Arrange the hot fries on a serving platter or individual plates.
- Drizzle the warm nacho cheese sauce over the fries, then spoon the taco meat on top.
- Finish with dollops of sour cream and guacamole, then sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Frozen French fries can be substituted for homemade fries to save time.
- Customize with diced tomatoes, lettuce, onions, black olives, jalapeños, black beans, or fresh cilantro.
- Ground turkey, shredded chicken, steak, carne asada, or shrimp are all delicious substitutes for the ground beef.
- Store the taco meat and toppings separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. For the best texture, prepare fresh fries when serving leftovers.
Nutrition
Ingredient Notes
Homemade French fries give this recipe the best texture, but frozen fries work just as well when you're short on time. If you prefer, sweet potatoes or sweet potato fries are another delicious option.
Ground beef creates classic taco meat, but ground turkey is a great substitute if you're looking for a lighter option. Simply prepare the taco meat according to the package instructions on your favorite taco seasoning.
Warm nacho cheese sauce adds rich, creamy flavor, while shredded cheddar cheese melts beautifully over the hot fries. Using both creates the ultimate cheesy bite.
Guacamole and sour cream help balance the savory taco seasoning with a cool, creamy finish. If you're an avocado fan, you'll love the extra freshness they bring to the dish.
Customize Your Taco Fries
One of the best things about this recipe is how easy it is to make everyone happy. Set out bowls of toppings and let each person build their own plate.
Fresh salsa, diced tomatoes, red onions, green onions, sliced jalapeños, fresh cilantro, black olives, lettuce, or extra cheddar cheese are all delicious additions. A drizzle of your favorite taco sauce or hot sauce is another great way to add even more flavor.
Whether you're serving these as a hearty appetizer for game day or as the main course for dinner, they're guaranteed to disappear quickly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! Frozen regular, waffle, or seasoned fries all work well and make this recipe even quicker to prepare.
You can prepare the taco meat in advance and refrigerate it until you're ready to serve. For the crispiest results, cook the fries just before assembling the dish.
There are so many options. Try diced tomatoes, fresh cilantro, green onions, red onions, jalapeños, black beans, olives, salsa, or even a sprinkle of paprika for extra flavor.
Yes. Ground turkey, shredded chicken, steak, or even leftover taco meat all work wonderfully in this recipe.
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Oh my gosh! It has everything I love! I could eat a plateful FULL of this! Thanks for sharing 🙂
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Kathryn Ferguson Griffin
Holy Cow! This looks so good! You have completely made me hungry! lol. Visiting from The Stuff of Success.
Adrianne at Happy Hour Projects
Oh man, that looks delicious! This is right up my husband's alley, thanks for the idea!
Jenn @ My Not So Glamorous Life
Looks so yummy!
Debi
This is looks so good,
Marcie
I think I have tried everything on fries but never this. Yum! Please come share on my linky party.
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Karla
OMG these are very similar to my all time favorite Carne Azada Fries. They are incredible. Carne azada instead of ground beef but they also have grated cheddar cheese, sour cream and guacamole. I like mine spicy so i drown them in Tapatio or Chulula. YUM!!! Gosh, now I'm hungry. lol
Katie Adams
I am sorry I made you hungry 🙂 MMMMM they sound amazing with carne azada too. I may have to try that!
Terry
I have never had anything like this, but my mouth started watering as soon as I saw the photo. Thanks for sharing at our party this week.
Katie B. of HousewifeHowTos.com
Yowie. I started my diet yesterday, and am now SO glad it includes one no-diet day, because I absolutely MUST make these!!!
Elise
Looks so good! If I can come up with a way to make cheese sauce with colby cheese, we're having this for supper!
Megan@Whimsically Homemade
Holy Guacamole! These look amazing. Totally on my dinner menu for next week! Thanks for sharing!
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Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes
What a nice way to change things up! This sounds absolutely great - my boys would love this! ~ I hope you have a blessed day!
Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes
Thank you for sharing this at "All my Bloggy Friends" ... can't wait to try this with my kiddos! Have a great weekend 🙂
Michelles Tasty Creations
Oh my, you've combined two of my favorites! Fries and Mexican food. I can't wait to try this recipe, YUM. Thanks so much for linking up to Creative Thursday last week. I can't wait to see what you link up this week. Have a wonderful weekend.
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Erin @ Chronic Christian Crafter
This looks sinfully delicious! Thanks for sharing and linking up with us @ Toot Your Horn Tuesday! Love it!
Erin
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Very nice explained recipe! Food looks wonderful on the photos too.
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Oh boy. This looks so tasty. Thanks so much for sharing it at our little linky, Sunday Sweeties 🙂
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thanks for sharing
Stacy
Wow! My brother-in-law would be all over these like white on rice. Thanks for sharing! Visiting from White Lights on Wednesday.
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Victoria Burke
I love tacos and taco salads. I have never thought about putting them on my fries. This sounds like a wonderful tasty idea.
Rachel Willis
Just wanted to let you know that I'm featuring your recipe at tomorrow's Wicked Good Wednesdays link party. See you there!