Description
Philly meets Mexico in these mouthwatering cheese steak tacos, combining classic sandwich flavors with zesty taco style. Crispy buffalo-seasoned fries complete this flavor-packed meal that brings culinary excitement to your dinner table and satisfies you with bold, irresistible tastes.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 0.5 pound (226 grams) ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
Cheese and Dairy:
- 0.5 cup (60 grams) Monterey Jack cheese (shredded)
- 0.5 cup (60 grams) cheddar cheese (shredded)
- Sour cream (optional, for topping)
Vegetables and Fries:
- 22 ounces (624 grams) waffle fries
- 0.5 yellow onion (diced)
- 1 large tomato (seeds removed and diced)
- 0.5 cup (50 grams) scallions (chopped)
- 1 ripe avocado (diced)
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons oil (for sautéing)
- Buffalo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and arrange waffle fries on a baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and crispy, following package instructions precisely.
- Heat two tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onions until translucent and softened, approximately 3-4 minutes. Add ground beef and cook thoroughly, breaking the meat into small crumbles, until no pink remains (5-7 minutes).
- Sprinkle taco seasoning over the beef, stirring to distribute evenly. Allow the mixture to simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes, developing rich flavor profiles.
- While the meat cooks, prepare fresh toppings. Dice ripe tomatoes into small cubes, slice creamy avocado, and finely chop green onions into delicate rings.
- Blend Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses in a separate bowl, creating a melty cheese mixture for later use.
- Warm tortillas by briefly heating them in a dry skillet or wrapping in aluminum foil and placing in the warm oven for 2-3 minutes.
- Toss the freshly baked waffle fries in buffalo sauce, ensuring each fry is thoroughly coated with tangy, spicy flavor.
- Construct tacos by layering seasoned beef into warm tortillas. Top generously with mixed cheese, allowing it to melt slightly.
- Garnish tacos with diced tomatoes, sliced avocado, and chopped green onions. Add a dollop of sour cream if desired.
- Serve tacos alongside crispy buffalo-coated fries, with extra buffalo sauce or ranch dressing for dipping.
Notes
- Prep like a pro by gathering all ingredients beforehand to streamline your cooking process and avoid last-minute kitchen chaos.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting buffalo sauce intensity or choosing mild taco seasoning for sensitive taste buds.
- Slice beef against the grain for maximum tenderness and ensure even cooking by breaking meat into small, uniform pieces during sautéing.
- Craving extra flavor? Consider caramelizing onions slightly longer to develop deeper, richer taste profile before adding ground beef.
- Swap ground beef with shredded chicken or plant-based crumbles for delicious alternative protein options that maintain the recipe’s core excitement.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 610 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg