Crispy crinkle-cut fries topped with taco-seasoned ground beef, melted Tex-Mex cheese, and warm brown gravy.

1 bag frozen crinkle-cut French fries

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 pound lean ground beef

1 medium yellow onion, chopped or thinly sliced

1 packet taco seasoning

1/2 cup water

1 packet brown gravy mix

1 cup water, for the gravy

2 cups grated Tex-Mex cheese

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1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Spread fries in a single layer on a baking sheet.

2. Bake fries for 20–25 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and crisp.

3. Heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook beef for 5–7 minutes, breaking it apart, until browned and cooked through.

4. Add onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.

5. Stir in taco seasoning and 1/2 cup water. Cook 2–3 minutes until excess liquid reduces.

6. Whisk gravy mix with 1 cup water in a saucepan. Cook 5–7 minutes, or per package directions, until thickened.

7. Top hot fries with beef and shredded cheese.

8. Drizzle with hot gravy and serve immediately.

Follow the frozen-fries package directions if they differ substantially from the suggested baking method.

Follow the gravy packet’s liquid directions if they differ from the quantity listed.

Ground turkey can replace the ground beef.

Cheddar or Monterey Jack can replace the Tex-Mex cheese blend.

Yield may vary depending on the size of the bag of frozen fries.