Loaded Spicy Tex-Mex Fries (Printable Version)
Crispy Tex-Mex spiced fries layered with cheese, seasoned beef, beans, jalapeños, and zesty toppings.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Fries and Seasoning
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454 grams frozen French fries
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15 milliliters olive oil
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5 grams smoked paprika
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2.5 grams chili powder
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2.5 grams garlic powder
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2.5 grams onion powder
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2.5 grams ground cumin
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Cheese
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120 milliliters shredded cheddar cheese
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120 milliliters shredded Monterey Jack cheese
→ Toppings
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120 milliliters cooked ground beef seasoned with taco seasoning
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60 milliliters sliced jalapeños
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60 milliliters drained and rinsed black beans
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60 milliliters corn kernels
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60 milliliters chopped tomatoes
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30 milliliters sour cream
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30 milliliters guacamole
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30 milliliters chopped cilantro
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30 milliliters sliced green onions
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Lime wedges for garnish
# Guide to Cooking:
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Set the oven temperature as indicated on the frozen fries packaging and allow it to fully preheat.
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In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly toss the frozen fries with olive oil, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper ensuring even coating.
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Arrange the seasoned fries in a single layer on a baking tray and bake following the package instructions until golden brown and crisp.
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Remove the fries from the oven, immediately sprinkle with cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, and return to the oven for 3 to 5 minutes until the cheese has fully melted.
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Transfer cheesy fries to a serving platter and evenly distribute cooked ground beef, jalapeños, black beans, corn, and chopped tomatoes over the top.
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Drizzle sour cream and guacamole over the assembled fries, then sprinkle chopped cilantro and sliced green onions for enhanced flavor.
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Serve the loaded fries hot accompanied by lime wedges to provide a bright, zesty finish.
# Extra Suggestions:
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For extra crispiness, preheat the baking tray before placing the fries on it.