Ingredients:
- Fries
- 5 large russet potatoes (peeled and cut into thick strips)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Meat
- ½ pound ground beef
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Kosher salt
- Cheese Sauce
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 jalapeño (seeds removed and minced)
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
- Kosher salt
- Garnish
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- ¼ cup grape tomatoes (quartered)
- 1 scallion (thinly sliced)
Directions
Preheat oven to 400° F.
Toss potato wedges in olive oil. Season with salt, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, and onion powder and spread in an even layer on a large baking sheet. Roast 15 minutes, toss, and roast 15 minutes more, or until potatoes are tender in the center and crisped on the outside.
In a medium skillet over medium heat, combine beef with chili powder and onion powder and season with salt. Cook until no pink remains. Drain fat and set aside.
In a medium sauce pan over medium heat, melt butter. Add jalapeños and cook until fragrant, 2 minutes. Add flour and cook until slightly darkened, 2 minutes more. Add milk and bring to a simmer, then whisk in cheese and let thicken, 3-5 minutes more.
In a shallow bowl, top fries with cheese sauce, beef, and garnish with sour cream, tomatoes, and scallions.