85% Lean Ground Beef - 1 lb pkg

Loaded Waffle Fries

Recipe By: Maria Hensinger

USWM Shopping List: Taco Seasoning, Ground Beef

Prep TIme: 30 minutes | Cook Time: 40 Minutes

Ingredients

• 1 lb 75% or 85% Lean Ground Beef – US Wellness Meats
• 1 Taco Seasoning, use your favorite
• 1/4 cup Salsa Con Queso Cheese Dip – Drippy Dip
• 1 whole Avocado, diced
• 6 oz Tomato, Cherry, cut in half
• 22 oz Frozen French Fries, waffle fries, use 1/2 bag
• 2 Green Onion (Scallion), white and green parts
• 1 Tbsp Parsley, Flat Leaf, minced
• 1/2 tsp Chives, minced (optional)
• 1/2 tsp Maldon Sea Salt Flakes, (optional)

Instructions

1. Pre-heat the oven to waffle fries package directions.
2. Using half the package of waffle fries, lay them onto a parchment lined baking sheet and cook according to the package directions.
3. Brown the ground beef in a medium-high skillet until no longer pink, drain any fat, then add the taco seasoning packet and follow the packet directions, adding water as needed.
4. Cut the cherry tomatoes in half.
5. Dice the avocado.
6. Mince the parsley and chives if using.
7. Once the waffle fries are crispy top them with the cooked seasoned ground beef.
8. Add the salsa con queso to a small bowl and gently warm in the microwave until a bit runny then drizzle it over the ground beef.
9. Add the cherry tomatoes, green onions, and the diced avocado on top of the ground beef.
10. Sprinkle with the minced parsley, chives and sea salt flakes if using.

Notes

I like to serve this on the baking sheet. Lining it with parchment paper before baking the waffle fries makes for easier cleanup. I only use 1/2 bag of waffle fries. You can add more cheese if you like it super cheesy. Lettuce, and salsa can also be added as toppings.