Description
Enjoy a delicious twist on classic sloppy joes with these cheesy, loaded sloppy joe fries. Crispy baked French fries are topped with a savory, rich ground beef mixture and melted cheddar cheese, making for the ultimate comfort food that’s perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Fries
- 1 pound frozen French fries
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Sloppy Joe Mixture
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¾ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Toppings
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Fries: Preheat your oven and cook the frozen French fries according to the package instructions until they are golden and crispy. This typically involves baking them on a baking sheet in the oven.
- Prepare the Sloppy Joe Mixture: While the fries are baking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook it thoroughly, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and no longer pink. Drain any excess fat to keep the dish from being greasy.
- Sauté Aromatics: Stir in the finely chopped yellow onion and minced garlic. Cook these together for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the onions soften and become translucent, bringing out their sweet flavors.
- Add Sauces and Seasonings: Incorporate the ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, chili powder, salt, and black pepper into the beef mixture. Stir well to evenly combine all ingredients, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 5 minutes to thicken and develop flavor.
- Assemble the Dish: Once the fries are done baking, transfer them onto a serving platter or leave them on the baking sheet if oven-safe. Spoon the hot sloppy joe meat mixture evenly over the fries.
- Add Cheese and Melt: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the sloppy joe-topped fries. Place the entire dish back into the oven for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and is bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot and enjoy your loaded sloppy joe fries right away.
Notes
- For extra texture, use crinkle-cut or waffle fries instead of regular fries.
- Can substitute ground turkey or plant-based meat for a lighter or vegetarian-friendly option.
- Add sliced jalapeños or a few dashes of hot sauce to the sloppy joe mixture for a spicy kick.
- Make sure to drain excess fat after browning the beef to prevent greasy fries.
- Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated in the oven for best results.
