Description
These Best Sloppy Joe Fries are a delicious twist on a classic favorite, combining crispy French fries with a savory, saucy ground beef mixture and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for a fun appetizer or a satisfying main course.
Ingredients
Scale
Fries:
- 1 lb frozen French fries (crinkle cut, waffle, or shoestring)
Sloppy Joe Mixture:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- sliced green onions or chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Bake the French Fries: Preheat oven and bake fries until golden and crispy.
- Cook the Ground Beef: Brown beef and onion in a skillet, then add garlic.
- Make the Sloppy Joe Mixture: Add ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thick.
- Assemble: Place fries on a platter, top with sloppy joe mixture and cheddar cheese. Bake until cheese melts.
- Garnish and Serve: Add green onions or parsley on top. Serve hot.
Notes
- Try using sweet potato or waffle fries for variety.
- For extra heat, spice up the sloppy joe mixture with hot sauce or red pepper flakes.
- Pair with sour cream or ranch dressing for dipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 loaded portion
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 860 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
