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

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

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Homemade double meat tacos with fries and cheese sauce

Recipe by Oum Arwa

Indulgent tacos made with spiced ground beef and chicken, served with crispy fries and a creamy cheese sauce. Easy to prepare at home and perfect for a friendly dinner.

MediumMexicanServes 5

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Source Video
32m
Prep
33m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h 15m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$20.42
Total cost
$4.08
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Achieve golden and crispy fries (step 1).
  • Proper cooking of the ground meat without over‑seasoning (step 3).
  • Cook the chicken until a light crust forms (step 5).
  • Grill the tacos until the tortilla is golden and the cheese melted (step 8).

Safety Warnings

  • Handle hot oil with care to avoid burns.
  • Use gloves or a long handle to flip fries and meats in the very hot pan.
  • Be careful with the knife when cutting potatoes and chicken.

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