Copycat Taco Bell Nacho Fries Bellgrande - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    3 cups Copycat Taco Bell Seasoned Beef for meat
    Nacho Cheese Sauce
    1/2 yellow onion, peeled and roughly chopped
    1 green bell pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped
    1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
    3 garlic cloves, crushed
    2 teaspoons ground cumin
    1 teaspoon kosher salt
    2 1/2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns
    2 cups whole milk
    1 tablespoon tomato paste
    1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
    2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
    2 cups Velveeta cheese, grated
    1 (32 ounce) bag frozen french fries
    French Fry Seasoning
    1 tablespoon sweet paprika
    1 tablespoon chili powder
    2 teaspoons kosher salt
    1/4 teaspoon cumin
    1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
    Toppings
    2/3 cup sour cream
    2 tomatoes, chopped
Preparation
    In a small bowl mix together French Fry Seasoning ingredients.
    Cook frozen French Fries according to package directions; halfway through cooking, sprinkle french fries with french fry seasoning and toss to coat. Set cooked fries aside.
    Nacho Cheese Sauce:
    In a large saucepan over medium, heat oil. Add onion, bell pepper, garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally until onion has softened about 5 to 7 minutes. Slowly whisk in the milk, tomato paste, and vinegar, until well combined; allow to steep for 20 minutes.
    In a large heatproof bowl, combine grated cheeses, Place a fine mesh strainer over the bowl containing the cheese. Strain milk mixture into the bowl. Discard solids from strainer.
    Using a wooden spoon stir cheese mixture until smooth and saucy. If cheese doesn't melt completely, set bowl over a pot of simmering water and stir until cheese melts and mixture comes together.
    On a large platter top Seasoned French Fries with Copycat Taco Bell Seasoned Beef, Nacho Cheese Sauce, sour cream, and tomatoes.

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