Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with these Best Sloppy Joe Fries. Crispy fries topped with a savory ground beef sloppy joe mixture and melted cheddar cheese create a hearty and indulgent dish perfect for family dinners or casual get-togethers.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Fries
- 1 pound frozen or homemade French fries
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Sloppy Joe Mixture
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ cup finely chopped onion
- 2 garlic cloves, 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 green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Fries: Prepare the French fries either following the package instructions if using frozen or by baking homemade fries in the oven with olive oil until they are crispy and golden brown.
- Brown the Ground Beef: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until fully browned. Drain any excess fat to reduce greasiness.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add finely chopped onions and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onions have softened and the garlic is fragrant.
- Add Sauce Ingredients: Stir in ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to combine all flavors.
- Simmer: Allow the mixture to simmer on low-medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens into a rich sloppy joe sauce.
- Assemble the Dish: Once the fries are done and piping hot, spread them out on a serving platter or individual plates. Spoon the sloppy joe mixture generously over the fries.
- Add Cheese and Garnish: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the sloppy joe fries. Let the cheese melt slightly from the heat of the fries and beef mixture. Optionally, garnish with chopped green onions for a fresh burst of flavor.
- Serve Immediately: Serve the sloppy joe fries hot for the best taste and texture. For an extra touch, you can melt the cheese under a broiler for 1-2 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra indulgence, melt the cheese under the broiler for 1-2 minutes before serving.
- You can substitute sweet potato fries for a flavorful twist.
- Add jalapeños to the sloppy joe mixture for a spicy kick.
