Description
Loaded Potato Taco Bowl is a delicious comfort food recipe combining crispy seasoned potatoes, flavorful taco meat, fresh toppings, and a creamy finish. This easy dinner idea brings together the best parts of tacos and loaded baked potatoes in one satisfying bowl perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
For the Potatoes
- 2 lbs russet potatoes, diced into cubes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Taco Filling
- 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
Toppings
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
- Avocado slices (optional)
Instructions
Instructions
- Prepare the potatoes: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss diced potatoes with olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Roast the potatoes: Spread potatoes on a baking sheet and roast for 30-35 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- Cook the taco filling: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook onion and ground beef until browned. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Add taco flavors: Stir in garlic, taco seasoning, salsa, and black beans. Simmer for 5 minutes until combined and flavorful.
- Build the bowls: Divide crispy potatoes into serving bowls and top with the taco filling.
- Add toppings: Layer with shredded cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, cilantro, and avocado if desired.
- Serve: Finish with fresh lime juice and enjoy while warm.
Notes
For extra crispy potatoes, avoid overcrowding the baking sheet. You can prepare the taco filling ahead of time and customize toppings with your favorite taco ingredients like corn, jalapeños, or guacamole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roast
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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