Loaded Potato Taco Bowl (Printable)

Crispy roasted potatoes topped with seasoned beef, cheese, and fresh Tex-Mex garnishes.

# What You Need:

→ Crispy Roasted Potatoes

01 - 1 ½ lbs Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, diced into ½-inch cubes
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
04 - ½ tsp garlic powder
05 - ½ tsp salt
06 - ¼ tsp black pepper

→ Seasoned 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

→ Fresh 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 large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Place diced potatoes in a large bowl. Add olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss until potatoes are evenly coated.
03 - Spread seasoned potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking, until golden brown and crispy on the edges.
04 - While potatoes roast, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook for 5–6 minutes, breaking up with a spoon, until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
05 - Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the browned beef. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until onion is softened and fragrant.
06 - Stir in taco seasoning, salt, and water. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until sauce has thickened and coats the beef evenly. Remove from heat.
07 - Divide roasted potatoes among four bowls. Top each portion with seasoned taco beef. Arrange cheddar cheese, sour cream, cherry tomatoes, black beans, lettuce, avocado, green onions, cilantro, and jalapeño over the top.
08 - Drizzle with salsa or hot sauce as desired. Serve immediately while potatoes are still crispy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The crispy potatoes seasoned with smoked paprika become the best foundation, better than rice any day
  • Everyone gets to build exactly what they want, so no complaints about onions or too much spice
  • Leftovers somehow taste even better when the flavors have time to hang out together
02 -
  • Don't crowd the potatoes on the baking sheet or they'll steam instead of roast into crispy perfection
  • Let the beef simmer with the water and seasoning for the full 2-3 minutes so the flavors really meld
  • Warm your beans slightly before serving if you want them to blend better with the hot elements
03 -
  • Cut your potatoes into uniform ½-inch pieces so they all roast at the same rate
  • Season the potatoes generously with salt before roasting, it makes all the difference

Return