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Nacho Fries Supreme were my favorite item on Taco Bell’s menu, followed very closely by the Crunchwrap Supreme. Their new Nacho Fries don’t compare to the loaded fries they used to serve topped with ground beef, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, green onions and lots of cheese sauce and sour cream.
But that’s okay, because I have a habit of recreating my favorite takeout items, but better and with cleaner ingredients. Crispy oven baked fries smothered in creamy cheese sauce loaded with seasoned ground beef then topped with fresh veggies to add the perfect crunch. Top it all off with a generous drizzle of Greek yogurt (instead of full fat sour cream), and you’ll have a better than takeout dinner you’ll be making on repeat.
This recipe starts with crispy oven baked fries that come out golden on the outside and soft on the inside with minimal oil. As a shortcut, you can even use frozen bagged fries.
While the fries are in the oven, I make a quick homemade taco seasoning and cook up some ground beef. Then, I make the creamiest, silkiest low fat nacho cheese sauce. It’s so good, it’s drinkable. For toppings, I stick to the classic lettuce, tomato and green onion combo, but you could add whatever else you like! Jalapeños or avocado would both be great here.
Low Calorie Taco Bell Copycat Nacho Fries Supreme
Ingredients
Oven Baked Fries
- 2 lbs russet potatoes, washed well (about 4-5 potatoes)
- 1 tbsp avocado oil or avocado oil cooking spray
- 1 tsp salt
Homemade Taco Seasoning and Beef (see Note 1)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ancho chili powder, or more regular chili powder (see Note 2)
- 1 tsp chipotle chili powder, or more regular chili powder (see Note 2)
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp smoked paprika, or more regular paprika
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 lb extra lean ground beef (lean ground beef works too)
- â…“ cup water
Low Fat Cheese Sauce
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 cups 2% evaporated milk
- 1 cup low fat cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 slices fat free American cheese, optional (see Note 3)
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika or regular paprika
- ¼-⅓ cup jalapeño brine (don't skip this; see Note 4)
- Salt, to taste
Toppings
- 5 cups iceberg lettuce, thinly sliced
- 1 ¼ cups Roma tomatoes, diced (about 3-4 tomatoes)
- 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
- â…” cup fat free Greek yogurt or sour cream
Instructions
Oven Baked Fries
- Peel the potatoes (or leave the skin on) and cut into ½" thick sticks (you can cut them a little smaller or a little bigger, just make sure not to cut them too small or they'll burn in the oven)
- Rinse potatoes 2-3 times until the water runs clear then soak for 20 minutes
- Preheat oven to 325℉ and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper
- Drain potatoes then pat COMPLETELY dry
- Add potatoes to the baking sheet; toss with salt and avocado oil or a generous spray of cooking spray (ensure all potatoes are well coated)
- Bake for 15-20 minutes then remove from the oven and flip
- Increase the oven temperature to 375℉ and bake another for 10-15 minutes until golden and crispy on the outside but soft on the inside (see Note 5)
Homemade Taco Seasoning and Beef
- In a small bowl. mix together all spices for the taco seasoning and set aside
- Heat a large sauté pan over medium high heat (do not add oil)
- Add the ground beef and break apart then cook for 3-4 minutes
- Drain the fat using a paper towel then add the taco seasoning and mix
- Cook for another minute, then stir in the water and scrape the bottom of the pan
Low Fat Cheese Sauce
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the cornstarch and evaporated milk over low heat
- Bring to a simmer; cook for 4-5 minutes to ensure the cornstarch is fully dissolved
- Whisk in the cheese, ¼ cup at a time, waiting until it has fully melted before each addition; add the American cheese after all the shredded cheese has melted
- Whisk in the paprika, jalapeño brine and salt to taste (see Note 4)
- Top the fries with the beef, cheese sauce, lettuce, tomato and green onions then drizzle with Greek yogurt or sour cream and serve
Notes
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