Cheesy Taco Potatoes | “Hearty, cheesy, and bursting with bold taco flavor—comfort food meets fiesta night!”
Ingredients:
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 4 to 6 medium Russet potatoes (washed, peeled, and diced)
• 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
• ½ cup water
• 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (or a Mexican blend)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Optional toppings: sour cream, chopped green onions, diced tomatoes, jalapeños, salsa
Instructions:
|1. Prep: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss diced potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet in a single layer.
|2. Roast: Bake for 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway, until golden and tender.
|3. Cook Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
|4. Season: Add taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
|5. Combine: Transfer roasted potatoes to a baking dish or oven-safe skillet. Spoon seasoned beef over the potatoes.
|6. Cheese It Up: Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top.
|7. Bake: Return to oven for 5–10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
|8. Garnish: Top with your favorite fixings—sour cream, green onions, tomatoes, jalapeños, or salsa.
Tip: Want it spicier? Add a dash of hot sauce or some crushed red pepper to the beef while cooking!
A crowd-pleasing dish that brings the flavor of tacos and the comfort of cheesy potatoes into one irresistible bake.