1. 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. 2. Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Season with salt and pepper.

3. 3. While the beef is cooking, bake the French fries according to package instructions until crispy.

4. 4. Once the fries are done, transfer them to a baking dish.

5. 5. Top the fries with cooked ground beef, cheddar cheese, jalapeno slices, hot sauce, bacon bits, and chili beans.

6. 6. Bake in the oven for 5-10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

7. 7. Remove from the oven and drizzle with ranch dressing before serving.

8. 8. Enjoy these loaded chili cheese fries while hot!