Description
Bring comfort food to your dinner table with this Ground Beef and Potato Taco Bowl. This hearty dish is a delightful fusion of seasoned ground beef and crispy potatoes, all topped with fresh cilantro, cheese, and a squeeze of lime. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings, this recipe can be prepared in just 30 minutes. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch paired with savory flavors, making it a go-to meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 2 medium russet potatoes, diced small
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
- Sliced jalapeños (for topping)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced potatoes and season with salt, pepper, and half of the spices. Cook undisturbed for about 5 minutes until crispy; stir occasionally until golden brown and tender (12-15 minutes total). Set aside on paper towels.
- In the same skillet, add ground beef. Cook until browned and fully cooked (7-8 minutes), breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in remaining spices and salsa; simmer gently for about 2-3 minutes to meld flavors.
- Gently fold crispy potatoes back into the beef mixture until coated evenly.
- Serve in bowls topped with shredded cheese, sour cream, fresh cilantro, lime juice, and jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg