How To Make Nacho Fries (Taco Bell Copycat)

Made with ground beef, jalapeno, and bell pepper, these perfectly baked crinkle-cut fries bring a healthier twist to the Taco Bell nacho fries for a snack.

Preparation: 5 minutes

Cooking: 25 minutes

Total: 30 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1lbfrench fries,frozen, crinkle cut
¼tspseasoning salt
½lblean ground beef
½medium onion,finely diced
1tsptaco seasoning
2cupscheddar cheese,shredded
½red bell pepper,finely chopped
2green onions,sliced
1jalapeno,sliced, optional
salsa,for garnish, as desired
sour cream,for garnish, as desired

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with non stick spray. Toss fries with seasoning salt and lay fries in a flat layer on baking sheet with as much space around each one as possible.
Bake fries for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring once, until crispy.
Meanwhile, cook the ground beef and onion on the stovetop over medium-high heat until browned. Stir in taco seasoning and set aside.
When fries are crispy, top with cheese, then the beef mixture, and red peppers. Bake for about 5 minutes until cheese is melted.
Remove from the oven and sprinkle on green onions and jalapeno.
Serve and enjoy.