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loaded fries with pico de gallo

Loaded Taco Fries with Fresh Pico de Gallo

These loaded taco fries combine crispy golden fries with seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and fresh homemade pico de gallo for the ultimate comfort food fusion. Perfect for game day gatherings, casual parties, or family dinners when you want something fun and shareable that brings together the best of tacos and loaded fries.
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • - 1 package 2-3 lbs frozen thick-cut fries
  • - 2 lbs ground beef
  • - 1 packet taco seasoning
  • - ¼ cup water
  • - 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • - 2 large Roma tomatoes diced
  • - 2 jalapeño peppers minced
  • - ¼ cup sweet onion diced
  • - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
  • - Juice of 2 limes
  • - ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • - Optional: sour cream guacamole, pickled jalapeños

Method
 

  1. Bake frozen fries at 425°F according to package directions plus 3-5 minutes for extra crispiness.
  2. Make pico de gallo by combining diced tomatoes, jalapeños, onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Let rest 15-30 minutes.
  3. Brown ground beef completely, drain fat, add taco seasoning and water. Simmer until absorbed.
  4. Layer hot fries with seasoned beef and shredded cheese. Return to oven 2-3 minutes to melt cheese.
  5. Top with fresh pico de gallo and optional toppings like sour cream or guacamole.
  6. Serve immediately while hot and crispy with lime wedges and hot sauce on the side.

Notes

- Use thick-cut fries for best structure under heavy toppings
- Extra cooking time ensures fries stay crispy under toppings
- Let pico de gallo rest to develop flavors and drain excess moisture
- Serve immediately for best texture contrast

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