Mexican-American · loaded fries
Cheesy Beef Lengua Loaded Fries
Crisp fries get piled with chopped beef tongue, melted cheese, salsa, and scallions for a hearty loaded dinner.
Total time30 min
Hands-on20 min
Cleanuplow
Serves4
Cook
Make dinner
- 01
Bake fries according to package directions until deeply crisp.
- 02
Warm chopped beef tongue with cumin and 2 tablespoons water in a skillet until it reaches 165°F.
- 03
Pile tongue and cheese over the fries and return to the oven for 3 minutes, until the cheese melts.
- 04
Finish with salsa, scallions, and lime juice.
Make it work
Useful swaps
- Use cooked shredded beef instead of tongue.
- Pickled jalapenos can add heat.
Why this is a good weeknight call
It keeps the cleanup to one main pan. The ingredient list stays focused, and the recipe has a clear stopping point instead of extra optional projects.
