Cheesy Taco Potatoes
A hearty and flavorful dish combining seasoned potatoes, ground beef, taco seasoning, and melted cheese, perfect for a comforting family meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
- Method: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and small diced
- 3–4 tablespoons oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning
- Water (amount called for on the back of the taco seasoning packet)
- 8 ounce bag Mexican shredded cheese
- Optional toppings: pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Coat diced potatoes in oil. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix to ensure all potatoes are coated.
- Cook potatoes in air fryer at 400°F for 18-20 minutes, shaking basket 2-3 times during cooking.
- Brown and crumble ground beef in a skillet. Drain excess grease.
- Add taco seasoning packet and water (use amount called for on the packet). Cook according to packet directions. Remove from heat.
- To serve: Layer cooked potatoes, topped with seasoned ground beef, then top with Mexican shredded cheese and optional taco toppings.
Notes
You can swap ground beef for ground turkey or chicken. Use homemade taco seasoning if preferred. For extra crispiness, bake potatoes in the oven instead of using an air fryer.
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 22
- Cholesterol: 60
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