Description
Cheesy Taco Potatoes are a delicious Tex-Mex inspired dish featuring crispy roasted potatoes topped with seasoned ground beef, gooey melted cheeses, and creamy sour cream. Perfect for a comforting and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 4 medium russet potatoes, scrubbed and diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Taco Beef:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup water
Cheese Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Roast Potatoes: Toss diced potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 25–30 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Cook Taco Beef: Brown ground beef in a skillet. Add onion, garlic, taco seasoning, and water. Simmer until thickened.
- Assemble: Transfer roasted potatoes to a dish. Top with taco beef and shredded cheeses.
- Bake: Bake for 5–7 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Top with sour cream and green onions before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter or vegetarian version.
- Add chopped jalapeños or hot sauce for a spicier kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
