Description
Cheesy Taco Potatoes is a delicious and satisfying dish that combines crispy roasted potatoes with seasoned taco meat and gooey melted cheese, topped with creamy sour cream and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Taco Meat:
- 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix (or homemade)
- 1/4 cup water
Toppings:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Potatoes: Toss cubed potatoes with olive oil and seasonings, then roast until crispy.
- Cook Taco Meat: Brown ground beef, add taco seasoning and water, simmer.
- Assemble: Transfer roasted potatoes to a dish, top with taco meat and cheeses, bake until cheese melts.
- Serve: Garnish with sour cream, green onions, and cilantro before serving.
Notes
- You can swap ground beef for black beans or lentils for a vegetarian version.
- For added heat, top with pickled jalapeños or hot sauce.
- This dish works well as a main course or a hearty side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
