Loaded fries are one of the best foods around, topped with delicious extras such as cheese or sauce. This recipe is for Mexican-style loaded fries, with rich, tasty beef and tomato sauce and melted cheese, perfect for an easy date night at home, or a quick mid-week dinner. The recipe serves two but can easily be increased.
Ingredients:
- Fries for two
- 6 ounces ground beef
- 1 white onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 large clove garlic
- 1 can sweet corn
- 1 can chopped tomatoes
- ½ tablespoon smoked paprika
- ½ tablespoon cumin
- ½ tablespoon oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 avocado
- Optional: tomato salsa, sour cream
Instructions:
- Finely slice the onion and red pepper and dice the garlic.
- Heat some oil in a pan and add the onion. Fry for 5 minutes and then add the ground beef and red pepper. Season with salt and pepper.
- Fry for 10 minutes and then add the sweet corn, garlic, paprika, cumin, and oregano. Cook for a further 5 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 360F.
- Cook the fries according to packet instructions.
- Add the chopped tomatoes to the pan, increase the heat, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Transfer the cooked fries to an oven dish and then top with the beef sauce and cover with the shredded cheese.
- Place in the oven for 10-15 minutes, until the cheese has browned.
- Meanwhile, mash the avocado.
- When ready, divide the fries between two bowls and top with mashed avocado. Add salsa and sour cream if using.
