Loaded fries are just like nachos, a great way to feed a group of friends or family. This version we made with some leftover pulled beef made them extra special. It is an excellent combination of salty fries, sweet and savoury meat, and lots of cheese.
We had previously smoked and stewed a chuck roast to make delicious pulled beef. It was too much to finish in one sitting, so we had some leftovers.
Those leftover pulled beef are good for a fast weeknight dinner, but in this case, we needed an over-the-top snack.
When we throw the fries in the skillet, we first sprinkle them with paprika powder and salt. That is not so easy to do afterwards. We then throw some jalapeño peppers over the fries and cover them with a thick layer of grated cheese and pulled beef. We do not use cheese sauce, which is common. With grated chees, the fries stay crispier.
Before we put on the pulled beef, we mixed it with some barbecue sauce. When the loaded fries return to the grill, we hope for some caramelised edges on the meat.
Do not leave the loaded fries in the grill for too long, they will become dry and hard.
To finish the loaded fries, we added sour cream mayonnaise, Sriracha ketchup, and chives. Serve the loaded fries while they are still warm, along with some pico de gallo and lemon wedges.
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Ingredients
- Leftover pulled beef
- 2 tbsp BBQ sauce
- Fried French fries
- Salt and paprika powder
- 150 grams grated cheddar
- 2 tbsp jalapeño slices
- Fresh chives
For the sour cream mayonnaise
- 125 grams (5 oz) Sour cream
- 1 tsp honey
- 2 large tbsp mayonnaise
- Chives
- 1 tsp paprika powder
For the sriracha ketchup
- 100 ml (1/2 cup) Ketchup
- 2 tbsp Sriracha
- 3 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Make the sour cream mayonnaise and the sriracha ketchup by mixing the ingredients.
- Warm the pulled beef in a pan with water. When it is warm and soft, mix it with some BBQ sauce.
- Fill a skillet with fresh fries, grated cheese, slices of jalapeno, and pulled beef. Place the pan in the grill (or oven) and close the lid until the cheese has melted.
- Pour the sour cream mayonnaise and sriracha ketchup over the loaded fries and sprinkle them with some finely chopped chives for a nice finish.