Description
Philly cheese steak tacos combine classic sandwich flavors with Mexican street taco style. Crispy beef, melted provolone, and spicy buffalo fries create a mouthwatering fusion that satisfies hearty appetites.
Ingredients
Scale
- 0.5 lb (226 g) ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 22 oz (624 g) waffle fries
- 0.5 cup (60 g) Monterey Jack cheese (shredded)
- 0.5 cup (60 g) cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 0.5 yellow onion (diced)
- 1 large tomato (seeds removed and diced)
- 1 ripe avocado (diced)
- 0.5 cup (50 g) scallions (chopped)
- 2 tbsps oil (for sautéing)
- Sour cream (optional, for topping)
- Buffalo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Fry Preparation: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and arrange waffle fries on a baking sheet, baking for 20-25 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Meat Cooking: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent, then add ground beef and cook thoroughly, breaking into small crumbles. Sprinkle taco seasoning and simmer for 2-3 minutes to develop robust flavors.
- Topping Assembly: Dice tomatoes, slice avocado, and chop green onions while meat cooks. Blend Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses for a rich melting mixture.
- Tortilla Warming: Briefly heat tortillas in a dry skillet or wrap in foil, placing in warm oven for 2-3 minutes to create pliable, soft shells.
- Fry Finishing: Toss baked waffle fries in buffalo sauce, ensuring complete and even coating for maximum tangy, spicy flavor.
- Taco Construction: Layer seasoned beef into warm tortillas, top generously with mixed cheese to allow slight melting. Garnish with prepared toppings – diced tomatoes, avocado slices, and green onion rings.
- Serving Finale: Plate tacos alongside crispy buffalo-coated fries, providing extra buffalo sauce or ranch dressing for dipping and enhancing the overall culinary experience.
Notes
- Crispy Fry Technique: Spread waffle fries in single layer on baking sheet to ensure maximum crispiness and even golden-brown color.
- Meat Seasoning Strategy: Cook beef completely before adding taco seasoning to prevent raw meat flavor and enhance overall taste profile.
- Cheese Melting Hack: Allow cheese to rest on warm meat for 30-60 seconds to create perfect melty consistency without becoming rubbery.
- Tortilla Warming Tip: Keep tortillas wrapped in clean kitchen towel after heating to maintain warmth and prevent drying out during serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 749
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 978 mg
- Fat: 43 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 92 mg