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Loaded Potato Taco Bowl

A delicious one-pan meal featuring crispy roasted potatoes layered with zesty taco meat and an array of toppings, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Mexican
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the roasted potatoes
  • 2 pounds russet potatoes (diced) Diced into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For roasting potatoes
  • 1 teaspoon paprika For flavor
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the taco meat
  • 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey) Can substitute with vegetarian options
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For cooking meat
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • ½ cup tomato sauce
  • ¼ cup water
Toppings
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese For topping
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 whole avocado (sliced)
  • ½ cup sour cream Can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • ¼ cup sliced green onions
  • to taste jalapeño slices Optional for heat
  • to taste corn kernels Optional topping
  • to taste black beans Optional addition
  • to taste hot sauce For serving
  • to serve lime wedges For serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Dice the russet potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
Cooking Potatoes
  1. Toss the potatoes with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Spread them on a baking sheet and roast for about 25-30 minutes, until crispy and golden.
Cooking Taco Meat
  1. In a skillet, add a tablespoon of olive oil, and cook the ground beef (or turkey) over medium heat until browned.
  2. Mix in taco seasoning, tomato sauce, and water. Simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.
Assembly
  1. In a bowl, layer the roasted potatoes first, then spoon on the taco meat.
  2. Top with shredded cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, sour cream, and any other desired toppings.
Serving
  1. Serve immediately and enjoy every cheesy, crunchy bite!

Notes

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. For best texture, reheat potato goodness in the oven or a quick microwave for speed. For a vegan option, substitute plant-based ground meat and avoid cheese/sour cream.