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Sloppy Joe Chili Cheese Fries

These Sloppy Joe Chili Cheese Fries are loaded with crispy crinkle-cut fries, creamy cheese sauce, saucy seasoned ground beef, and cool sour cream. They are an easy, messy, cheesy comfort-food dinner or party snack that can be finished with green onions or jalapeños.
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Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Loaded Fries
  • 1 bag frozen crinkle-cut fries bag size not specified; bake according to package directions
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 can Manwich Original Sloppy Joe Sauce can size not specified
  • 2 packets Velveeta cheese sauce warm according to package directions
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
Optional Toppings
  • green onions sliced, for topping
  • jalapeños sliced, for topping

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Large serving tray or bowl

Method
 

Bake the Fries
  1. Bake the frozen crinkle-cut fries according to the package directions until hot, golden, and crispy.
Prepare the Sloppy Joe Beef
  1. While the fries bake, heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef.
  2. Cook the beef, breaking it into small crumbles with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess grease.
  3. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  4. Stir the Manwich Original sauce into the cooked beef and simmer for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick and flavorful.
Warm the Cheese Sauce
  1. Warm the Velveeta cheese sauce according to the package directions until smooth and hot.
Assemble the Loaded Fries
  1. Arrange the crispy fries on a large serving tray or in a serving bowl.
  2. Pour the warm cheese sauce generously and evenly over the fries.
  3. Spoon the hot Sloppy Joe beef mixture over the cheesy fries.
  4. Add several dollops of sour cream over the top.
  5. Finish with sliced green onions or jalapeños, if desired.
Serve
  1. Serve immediately while the fries are still hot and crispy and the cheese sauce is warm.

Notes

  • Yield: The original recipe does not provide a serving yield, so the servings field has been left blank.
  • Timing: Exact cooking time is not specified because the fries and cheese sauce are prepared according to their package directions. The Sloppy Joe beef mixture simmers for 8–10 minutes after the beef is browned.
  • Fries: Bake the crinkle-cut fries until very crisp so they hold up better under the cheese and beef toppings.
  • Ground beef: Drain excess grease after browning to prevent the finished fries from becoming overly oily.
  • Sauce quantities: The bag size of fries, can size of Manwich sauce, and size of the Velveeta cheese sauce packets were not specified in the original recipe.
  • Toppings: Keep the fries mild with sour cream and cheese, or add sliced jalapeños for extra heat. Green onions add freshness and color.
  • Serving: Assemble the loaded fries immediately before serving so they stay as crisp as possible.
  • Storage: Store leftover beef mixture separately from leftover fries when possible. Refrigerate cooked components in airtight containers for up to 3–4 days.
  • Reheating: Reheat fries in an oven or air fryer for better texture, and warm the beef and cheese sauce separately before assembling.