Description
Crispy roasted potatoes topped with seasoned ground beef, melty cheese, and all your favorite taco fixings. A family-friendly meal that’s budget-friendly and full of flavor!
Ingredients
Potatoes:
- 4 medium russet potatoes (or 6–8 small), diced into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Taco Beef:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade blend)
- 1/4 cup water
Cheese and Toppings:
- 2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- Optional toppings: sour cream, salsa, guacamole, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, jalapeños, green onions, cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Potatoes: Toss diced potatoes with olive oil and seasonings. Roast for 25–30 minutes until crispy.
- Cook Taco Beef: Brown ground beef, add taco seasoning and water, simmer until thickened.
- Layer and Bake: Sprinkle half the cheese over potatoes, top with taco beef, add remaining cheese. Bake for 5 minutes.
- Serve: Serve hot with desired taco toppings.
Notes
- Swap ground beef for ground turkey or chicken if preferred.
- Can be made with tater tots or hash browns for a shortcut.
- For a skillet version, cook seasoned potatoes in a large cast iron pan, then top and melt cheese under the broiler.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Casserole
- Method: Oven-Baked, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
