Description
Cheesy Taco Potatoes are crispy, comforting, and packed with bold taco flavor. Golden roasted potatoes are topped with seasoned ground beef, melty cheese, and crave-worthy taco-style toppings for a quick, crowd-pleasing Tex-Mex twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and small diced
- 3–4 tbsp olive oil
- 1½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- ½ cup water
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- ½ cup sour cream (optional, for serving)
- ½ cup diced tomatoes (optional)
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions or cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss diced potatoes with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Spread evenly on the baking sheet.
- Roast for 20–25 minutes, stirring once, until potatoes are golden and crispy.
- While potatoes roast, cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until thickened.
- Remove potatoes from oven and sprinkle seasoned beef evenly over the top.
- Add shredded cheese and return to the oven for 5–7 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with desired toppings and serve hot.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use lean ground beef and low-fat cheese.
- Customize toppings: jalapeños, diced tomatoes, green onions, or avocado.
- Swap sour cream with Greek yogurt for a tangy twist.
- Leftovers reheat well in a 350°F oven for 8–10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Oven-baked with stovetop finishing
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 50 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg
Keywords: Cheesy Taco Potatoes, crispy potatoes, Tex-Mex, beef and cheese, taco night