Description
A delicious and cheesy dish featuring crispy fries topped with seasoned ground beef and a variety of cheeses, creating a mouthwatering ‘lava’ effect.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bag frozen steak fries (or homemade thick-cut fries)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp chili powder
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp taco seasoning (or chili powder + cumin mix)
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup nacho cheese sauce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (or salsa fresca)
- ¼ cup sliced green onions
- ½ cup sour cream (to mimic “lava drips”)
- Optional: Jalapeños, guacamole, or hot sauce drizzle
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Toss fries with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread on a baking sheet and bake until golden and crispy, about 25 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add ground beef and seasonings. Cook until browned and slightly crispy.
- Drain excess fat and set aside.
- Transfer cooked fries into an oven-safe skillet.
- Layer with ground beef.
- Sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella over the top.
- Drizzle with nacho cheese sauce for lava effect.
- Place skillet under broiler for 3–4 minutes until cheese is bubbling and melted.
- Top with diced tomatoes, green onions, and sour cream dollops.
- Add jalapeños, guac, or hot sauce if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add more chili powder or jalapeños.
- Feel free to customize toppings based on personal preference.
- Ensure the skillet is oven-safe before broiling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking and Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of skillet
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg