Preheat your oven and cook the frozen french fries according to the package directions until golden and crispy.

For best results, arrange fries in a single layer on a baking sheet to ensure even cooking.📌

While the french fries are cooking, brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once cooked through, drain any excess grease from the skillet.

Draining the grease is crucial for a less greasy sloppy joe mix. Use paper towels to blot if necessary.📌

Add the minced garlic to the skillet with the cooked ground beef and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

Be careful not to burn the garlic, as it can become bitter.📌

Stir in the ketchup, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything well to combine.

Adjust salt and pepper to your taste, you can always add more later.📌

Bring the sloppy joe mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and let it cook for 5-10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.

Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.📌

Once the french fries are done, transfer them to a heatproof serving platter or individual plates.

Keep the fries hot until ready to assemble for optimal meltiness.📌

Spoon the hot sloppy joe mixture generously over the french fries.

Ensure an even distribution so every bite has a good amount of sloppy joe.📌

Evenly sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the sloppy joe mixture.

Freshly grated cheddar cheese melts better than pre-shredded varieties.📌

Return the platter or plates to the oven for 3-5 minutes, or until the cheddar cheese is completely melted and bubbly.

Keep an eye on it to prevent over-browning of the cheese.📌