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Dirty Fries Recipe

Dirty Fries Recipe

Crispy golden fries loaded with seasoned ground beef, melted cheddar and mozzarella cheese, fresh tomatoes, bell peppers, and a creamy homemade sauce. Perfect for game day, parties, or a quick comfort-food dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 People
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 690
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients
  • Fries
  • 1½ pounds frozen French fries
  • Salt to taste
  • Beef
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Toppings
  • 1 medium tomato diced
  • ½ red bell pepper diced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 2 tablespoons bacon bits optional
  • Jalapeño slices optional
  • Creamy Sauce
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce optional

Method
 

  1. Step 1
  2. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  3. Bake the frozen fries according to package instructions until golden brown and crispy.
  4. Step 2
  5. While the fries cook, brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  6. Drain excess grease.
  7. Add garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.
  8. Cook for another 2–3 minutes.
  9. Step 3
  10. Mix together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and hot sauce until smooth.
  11. Step 4
  12. Spread the cooked fries onto a serving tray.
  13. Top evenly with the cooked beef.
  14. Sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar cheese over everything.
  15. Bake another 3–5 minutes until the cheese melts.
  16. Step 5
  17. Top with diced tomatoes, bell peppers, parsley, bacon bits, and jalapeños.
  18. Drizzle generously with the creamy sauce.
  19. Serve immediately.

Notes

Cook the fries until extra crispy before adding toppings.
Freshly shredded cheese melts better than pre-shredded cheese.
Serve immediately for the best texture.
Customize with grilled chicken, steak, pulled pork, or buffalo chicken.