Homemade double meat tacos with fries and cheese sauce
Homemade double meat tacos with fries and cheese sauce is a medium Mexican recipe that serves 5. 620 calories per serving. Recipe by Oum Arwa on YouTube.
Prep: 35 min | Cook: 48 min | Total: 1 hr 38 min
Cost: $20.42 total, $4.08 per serving
Ingredients
- 800 g Potatoes (cut into sticks for fries)
- 2 c. à soupe Sunflower oil (for frying and cooking the meats)
- 500 g Ground beef (5 % fat, finely minced)
- 1 piece Small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 c. à soupe Fresh parsley (chopped)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- 500 g Chicken breast fillet (cut into thick strips)
- 1 c. à café Sweet paprika
- 1 c. à café Garlic powder
- a pinch Curry powder
- 1 c. à soupe All-purpose flour (coats the chicken for a light crust)
- 200 ml Sour cream (20 % fat)
- 100 g Emmental cheese (cut into cubes)
- 100 g Mozzarella (grated)
- 50 g Burger cheese (type cheddar) (optional, for extra indulgence)
- a pinch Nutmeg (grated)
- 5 pieces Wheat tortillas (lightly warmed before assembly)
- 2 c. à soupe Ketchup (to taste)
- 2 c. à soupe Algerian sauce (to taste)
Instructions
Prepare the fries
Wash (and peel if desired) the potatoes, cut them into sticks. Place them in a bowl, add two tablespoons of sunflower oil, mix, then cook until golden and crispy in a deep fryer, skillet or oven.
Time: PT15M
Temperature: 180°C
Season the ground meat
In a bowl, combine the ground beef with the finely chopped onion, parsley, salt, pepper and a drizzle of sunflower oil. Set aside.
Time: PT5M
Cook the ground meat
Heat a skillet over medium‑high heat, add a little oil if needed, then cook the meat, breaking it up until well browned. Set aside.
Time: PT8M
Temperature: medium‑high heat
Season the chicken
Cut the chicken breast fillet into thick strips. In a bowl, mix the chicken with salt, pepper, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, a pinch of curry, a drizzle of sunflower oil, then add 1 tbsp flour and coat well.
Time: PT5M
Cook the chicken
Heat a skillet (or air fryer) with a little sunflower oil, cook the chicken strips over medium‑high heat until golden and slightly crisp, about 10 minutes. Set aside.
Time: PT10M
Temperature: medium‑high heat
Cheese sauce
In a saucepan, heat 200 ml of sour cream over medium heat. Add the emmental cubes, grated mozzarella, burger cheese (if using) and a pinch of nutmeg. Stir until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens slightly. Salt and pepper to taste.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: medium heat
Assemble the tacos
On each tortilla, place a layer of ground meat, then chicken pieces, add a handful of fries, drizzle with cheese sauce, and add ketchup and Algerian sauce to taste.
Time: PT5M
Grill the tacos
Preheat the panini press to 180°C (or heat a skillet). Place the assembled tacos, close lightly and press with a spatula for 2‑3 minutes on each side until the tortilla is golden and the cheese melted.
Time: PT10M
Temperature: 180°C
Serve
Cut the tacos in half if desired, arrange on a plate and enjoy immediately while hot and crispy.
Time: PT2M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 620
- Protein
- 30 g
- Carbohydrates
- 60 g
- Fat
- 30 g
- Fiber
- 5 g
Dietary info: Non-vegetarian, Contains gluten, Contains dairy products, high-protein, high-fiber
Allergens: Gluten, Lactose, Possible traces of soy (sauce salt)
Last updated: April 7, 2026






