Loaded Potato Taco Bowl (Printable)

Golden crispy potatoes topped with seasoned beef, cheese, and fresh Tex-Mex toppings for a hearty, customizable meal.

# What You 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

# Steps:

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 until evenly coated.
03 - Spread potatoes evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through, 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 and fragrant.
06 - Stir in taco seasoning, salt, and water. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until sauce has thickened slightly.
07 - Divide roasted potatoes among four bowls. Top each with taco beef, then arrange cheddar 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 Advice:

01 -
  • The crispy potatoes create this incredible foundation that soaks up all the seasoned beef juices while still maintaining their crunch
  • You can customize every single aspect of the toppings which makes it perfect for picky eaters and adventurous eaters alike
  • Everything comes together in under an hour but tastes like it simmered all day
02 -
  • Dont crowd your potatoes on the baking sheet or they'll steam instead of roast and you'll miss out on that crispy texture
  • Let the beef mixture cool for just a minute before assembling so it doesnt wilt your fresh toppings instantly
03 -
  • Leftover roasted potatoes reheat surprisingly well in a hot skillet for lunch the next day
  • The seasoned beef freezes beautifully so double the batch and save half for a future weeknight

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