Description
Cheesy Taco Potatoes are a comforting, flavorful dish featuring tender diced potatoes sautéed with seasoned ground beef, topped with melted Mexican cheese and optional fresh toppings like pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and small diced
- 3–4 tablespoons oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- Water, as directed on taco seasoning packet
- 8 ounce bag Mexican shredded cheese
- Optional toppings: pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) if baking potatoes, or prepare a skillet for stovetop cooking.
- Toss diced potatoes with oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Cook potatoes until tender, either roasting in the oven for 20–25 minutes or sautéing in a skillet over medium heat.
- In a separate pan, cook ground beef until browned. Add taco seasoning and water according to packet instructions, simmer until thickened.
- Combine cooked potatoes and seasoned beef, then top with shredded Mexican cheese.
- Optional: garnish with pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream before serving.
Notes
- Use mini diced potatoes for faster cooking.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Can be made ahead and reheated; cheese may need extra melting time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéed or Baked
- Cuisine: Mexican-American