Loaded Potato Taco Bowl (Printable)

Golden crispy potatoes topped with seasoned beef, cheese, and fresh vegetables for a hearty Tex-Mex meal.

# What You Need:

→ Potatoes

01 - 1 ½ lbs Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, diced
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
04 - ½ tsp garlic powder
05 - ½ tsp salt
06 - ¼ tsp black pepper

→ Taco Beef

07 - 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
08 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
09 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
10 - 1 ½ tbsp taco seasoning
11 - ½ tsp salt
12 - ¼ cup water

→ Toppings

13 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
14 - ½ cup sour cream
15 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
16 - 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
17 - 1 cup shredded lettuce
18 - 1 avocado, diced
19 - 2 green onions, sliced
20 - ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
21 - 1 jalapeño, sliced
22 - Salsa or hot sauce to taste

# How-To:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss diced potatoes with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Spread evenly on the baking sheet.
03 - Roast potatoes for 25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
04 - While potatoes roast, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until browned for about 5-6 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
05 - Add onion and garlic to the beef; sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
06 - Stir in taco seasoning, salt, and water. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
07 - Divide roasted potatoes among four bowls. Top each with taco beef, then arrange cheese, sour cream, cherry tomatoes, black beans, lettuce, avocado, green onions, cilantro, jalapeño, and salsa as desired.
08 - Serve immediately, garnished with extra cilantro and a wedge of lime if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Its the perfect compromise between crispy roasted potatoes and all the taco night flavors you crave
  • Everything gets assembled in bowls so everyone can customize exactly what they want
  • The potatoes stay crispy while soaking up all those seasoned beef juices
02 -
  • Dont crowd your potatoes on the baking sheet or they will steam instead of roast
  • Let the beef simmer with the water long enough for the seasoning to bloom
  • Warm your tortilla chips on the side if you want something to scoop with
03 -
  • Cut your potatoes into uniform pieces so they all cook at the same rate
  • Warm your beans slightly before serving so they do not cool down the whole bowl

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