Loaded Potato Taco Bowl (Printable)
Crispy potatoes, seasoned beef, cheese, and fresh toppings in a customizable Tex-Mex bowl.
# What You'll 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
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 Make It:
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, 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 Tips:
01 -
- Everything crispy, creamy, and zesty all in one bowl
- Customizable enough to please even the pickiest eaters
02 -
- Do not crowd your potatoes on the baking sheet or they will steam instead of crisp up.
- Let the beef mixture cool slightly before assembling so it does not wilt your fresh toppings.
03 -
- Extra roasted potatoes make the best leftovers. Reheat them in a hot skillet to restore the crispiness.
- Squeeze fresh lime over the entire bowl just before eating to brighten all the flavors at once.