Copycat Taco Bell Nacho Fries Bellgrande

• 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

1. In a small bowl mix together French Fry Seasoning ingredients.
2. 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.
3. Nacho Cheese Sauce:
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/copycat-taco-bell-nacho-fries-bellgrande-537563 (may not work)