Description
Enjoy McDonald’s Philly Cheese Stack Loaded Fries, a deliciously hearty dish featuring crispy fries topped with savory ground beef, sautéed peppers and onions, melted cheddar cheese, and optional spicy jalapeños. Perfect for a comforting snack or casual meal, this recipe combines classic Philly cheesesteak flavors with loaded fries for an irresistible treat ready in just 35 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Fries
- 1 lb frozen French fries or homemade fries
Beef Mixture
- 1/2 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup diced green bell peppers
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Toppings
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced jalapeños (optional)
Cooking Fat
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
Instructions
- Cook the fries: Prepare the French fries by either baking or frying them according to the package instructions or your homemade recipe until they are crispy and golden brown.
- Sauté vegetables: Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onions and green bell peppers, cooking until they become soft and slightly caramelized, about 5-7 minutes.
- Cook the ground beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Season with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook thoroughly until browned and no longer pink, breaking up the meat as it cooks, about 6-8 minutes.
- Drain excess fat: Carefully drain any excess fat from the skillet to keep the mixture from becoming greasy.
- Assemble the loaded fries: Spread the cooked fries evenly on an oven-safe dish. Top with the beef and pepper mixture spread uniformly over the fries.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top of the beef mixture.
- Melt the cheese: Place the dish under a broiler or in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) and bake or broil for 3-5 minutes until the cheese is fully melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
- Garnish and serve: Optionally, add sliced jalapeños on top for a spicy kick before serving. Serve hot and enjoy your loaded fries!
Notes
- You can use either frozen fries or homemade fries depending on your preference.
- Adjust the amount of jalapeños to control the spice level or omit entirely for a milder dish.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of Worcestershire sauce to the beef mixture while cooking.
- Leftover loaded fries can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Loaded Fries
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
