Loaded Taco Fries Nachos

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Loaded taco fries nachos are the perfect food for any occasion. Great for parties, game day gatherings, or a quick and easy weeknight meal. They are sure to be a hit with everyone. Plus, they are easy to make and can be tailored to your individual taste, and, cleanup is a breeze.

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Loaded Taco Fries Nachos
Ingredients
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How to Make Loaded Taco Fries Nachos
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Loaded Taco Fries Nachos

Do you love tacos and fries? What about nachos? This recipe is a perfect combination of all things you love. Rather than having loaded fries or basic nachos, you are combining your favorite flavors together for a loaded taco "fries" using homemade tortilla chips to create the "fries".

They're the perfect combination of two of your favorite things, and they're so easy to make. These taco nachos are loaded with flavor. The crispy fries are topped with juicy ground beef, melted cheese, diced tomatoes, sour cream, and green onions. They're perfect for a quick lunch or a fun appetizer for your next party.

And if you want to add another easy-to-make "chip" to your meal plan, check out our recipe for crispy pita chips! They are perfect for dipping into our homemade hummus!

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Ingredients

4 (8") flour tortillas
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ pound ground beef (250g)
½ pound ground pork (250g)
1 white onion, chopped
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons taco seasoning (6g)
½ cup water (120ml)
Vegetable oil for deep frying

Optional toppings:

Salsa or hot sauce
Lettuce
Cilantro
Guacamole or queso dip
Sour cream or plain Greek yogurt

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How to Make Loaded Taco Fries Nachos

Start by slicing your tortillas into ½" wide strips. I like to keep these around 2" to 3" long. Alternatively, you can cut them into triangles like a traditional tortilla chip if you prefer.

Then, in a deep skillet, heat the vegetable oil for frying, over medium heat. Once it is hot, you will add the tortilla strips and cook them for 3 to 4 minutes. Be careful not to crowd the pan. You may need to do these in batches. Once they are golden brown and crispy, remove them from the hot oil to drain on paper towels. Season with salt if desired.

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Now, prepare your topping by adding olive oil to a large skillet and then adding in the onions to cook over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes, or until tender and beginning to brown.

Add in the beef and pork, and cook this, stirring regularly, for 5 minutes. To the meats, add the taco seasoning and continue cooking for another 3 to 5 minutes.

Then, add the chopped tomatoes and water. Stir together and reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for another 10 minutes.

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Once the tomatoes are cooked down, taste and add additional seasoning if needed. Then drain off any excess grease before preparing nachos.

Now assemble your nachos by placing a layer of the tortilla strips first, then meat, then your favorite toppings!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Use Regular Potato Fries Instead?

I am using tortilla strips to make the fries in this recipe. It feels like the perfect combination for anything taco-flavored. If you prefer, you can use regular potatoes instead. I would recommend using a very thin shoestring french fry to recreate this recipe with potatoes. Tater tots would be another idea that kids would love seeing on the table.

What Goes on Loaded Taco Fries?

There are so many possibilities when it comes to toppings for these loaded taco fries. The ground beef is cooked with taco seasoning for extra flavor.

Everyone likes different things on their nachos. Think of what you like on a taco and add it here. I love things like cheese, sour cream, lettuce, tomato, and guacamole.

You can use salsa, hot sauce, different veggies, olives, avocado slices, jalapenos, or even a salad dressing such as Ranch if you prefer. Just top them with your favorite taco toppings and you're good to go.

How Can I Make Taco Meat Healthier?

When I wrote the recipe I used traditional ground beef, usually 70/30. You can use leaner ground beef, all the way up to 95/5. You can also use ground turkey or ground chicken to make the meat. Ground chicken or turkey is lower in fat and calories. If you want the lowest fat version, use breast, but be careful because the meat tastes dry since it is missing the fat.
Also, make sure to drain the fat. This is the easiest way to make taco fries healthier.

Can I Make Taco Fries Ahead of Time?

The best way to make these loaded taco fries is to cook the tortillas right before you're ready to serve them. This ensures that they will be nice and crispy.

You can, however, prepare the toppings ahead of time. The ground beef can be cooked and kept in the fridge for up to 3 days. The cheese can also be shredded ahead of time. The diced tomatoes can be chopped ahead of time as well.

When you're ready to serve them, just cook the chips/fries and assemble everything together. These are best served hot and fresh.

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Loaded Taco Fries Nachos

Upgrade your nacho game with these loaded taco fries. Filled with savory ground pork and beef, topped with flavorful onions and tomatoes, and deep-fried to crispy perfection, they're a tasty and indulgent snack.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes

Total Time 1 hour

Ingredients

4 (8") flour tortillas
1 tablespoon olive oil (15ml)
½ pound ground beef (250g)
½ pound ground pork (250g)
1 white onion, chopped
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons taco seasoning (6g)
½ cup water (120ml)
Vegetable oil for deep frying

Optional toppings

Salsa
Guacamole
Queso dip
Lettuce
Green onions
Cheddar cheese

Instructions

Start by cutting the tortillas into ½" wide strips.
Now, in a deep skillet or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil for frying over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the tortillas strips and cook them for 3 to 4 minutes, or until they are nice and golden and crisp. Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels with a sprinkle of salt.
In a large skillet, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. To this, add the chopped onions and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until golden brown.
Then, add ground beef and ground pork. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring regularly, then add in the taco seasoning and continue cooking for another 3 to 5 minutes, until the beef is cooked through.
Now, add in the chopped tomatoes and ½ cup water. Stir together, and simmer for 10 minutes.
Remove from the heat source and then prepare your nachos by layering the fried tortillas with meat, then your favorite toppings such as sour cream, cheese, lettuce, or salsa.