Description
Crispy fries loaded with Korean-style savory beef, caramelized onions, warm cheddar cheese sauce, and a creamy spicy drizzle for the ultimate shareable comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds frozen French fries
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, plus more for garnish
- 1 cup cheddar cheese sauce, warm
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven or air fryer according to the package directions for the fries. Cook the fries until deeply golden and crisp, turning once if needed.
- In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, ketchup, sriracha, and rice vinegar until smooth. Set aside.
- In another small bowl, mix the soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.
- Heat the neutral cooking oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring often, until softened and lightly golden. Remove half of the onions and reserve for topping.
- Add the ground beef and minced garlic to the skillet with the remaining onions. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking the beef into small crumbles, until browned.
- Pour the soy sauce mixture into the skillet and cook for 2 more minutes, until the beef is glossy and well coated.
- Warm the cheddar cheese sauce until smooth and pourable.
- Arrange the hot fries on a serving platter. Pour the warm cheese sauce over the fries, then spoon the beef mixture on top. Scatter the reserved onions over everything.
- Drizzle the spicy sauce over the top, then finish with sliced green onions and extra crushed red pepper flakes if desired.
- Serve immediately while hot and crisp.
Notes
- Cook the fries extra crisp so they hold up better under the toppings.
- The beef mixture and spicy sauce can be made up to 2 days ahead.
- For more heat, add extra sriracha or a small spoonful of gochujang to the beef.
- For best texture, assemble just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Korean loaded fries, animal fries, beef fries, cheesy fries, party appetizer, spicy fries