Taco Chili Fries

Total Time: 45 mins
Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6


• 1 (16 ounce) bag frozen french fries


• 2 lbs lean ground beef


• 2 (1 1/4 ounce) taco seasoning mix


• 1 1/2 cups water


• 1 cup salsa, any variety


• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained


• 1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained


• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies


• 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded


• 1 cup sour cream (optional)

Recipe

• 1 follow package directions for baking fries. set aside.


• 2 brown ground beef in medium skillet over medium-high heat, adding the 2 taco seasoning mix packages along with the 1 1/2 cups water. cook 5 minutes then remove from heat.


• 3 spoon salsa, beans, black olives, diced green chilies, cheese and sour cream into separate bowls. place fries in large bowl near meat mixture and toppings. using heat-resistant ceramic plates, allow guests to create their own chili fries with meat and toppings. hold back on the sour cream until after mixture has been broiled.


• 4 place ceramic plate under broiler about 4 minutes or until fries reheat and cheese melts. top with sour cream, if desired. serve immediately.