Cheesy Potato Taco Bowl Recipe

This potato taco bowl recipe is perfect for busy weeknights because it comes together super quick and lends itself to easy meal prep on the weekends for an even quicker meal! It’s flavorful and wholesome, but feels like take-out!  

I strive to make dinners that are delicious but easy enough to where I am going to want to make them again and again. This potato taco bowl recipe fits the bill perfectly.

It combines two things I like to incorporate into meals often: taco-seasoned ground beef and roasted potatoes. Think of this recipe as a cross between nachos and a taco bowl you might serve with rice.

Load it up with your favorite taco toppings and you can enjoy a super satisfying meal without a ton of work or complex ingredients. Let’s make them! 

Ingredients for potato taco bowls

For the base of the bowls you will need:

• ground beef – you can also swap this out for ground chicken or ground turkey
• gold potatoes – you can swap in sweet potatoes instead if you wish! I don’t recommend using red potatoes because they have a distinct flavor that I don’t think goes so well with taco seasoning. 
• spices and seasonings: salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, chili powder
• olive oil or avocado oil – for cooking the meat and the potatoes
• cheddar cheese or a mexican cheese blend

Suggested toppings

• guacamole
• sour cream
• cilantro
• chopped tomatoes
• hot sauce
• pickled onion
• salsa or pico de gallo

How to make these potato taco bowls

​Start by preheating the oven to 400F. Place potatoes (cut into bite-sized chunks) on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. 

Roast the potatoes for 35-45 minutes, until golden brown and tender inside. You might want to give them a stir about 20 minutes into cooking. 

While the potatoes cook, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with a little bit of oil. Add the ground beef and cook until cooked and no longer pink.

Add the taco seasoning and stir until evenly distributed. Remove from heat and set aside. 

​Prep any toppings you are using while the potatoes finish cooking. 

Once the potatoes are done, remove from the oven and top with and even layer of ground beef. Then top with cheese and pop back into the oven for a few minutes to melt the cheese. 

Serve the cheesy potato taco mixture and let everyone top their own bowl with their favorite toppings. 

Why you’ll love this recipe​

• ​This is a super easy dinner, perfect for any night of the week

• It’s got take-out vibes but its made from whole ingredients you pick yourself making it a healthy dinner you can feel good about eating!

More Taco-Inspired Recipes

• Ground Beef Taco Bowls with Creamy Cilantro Sauce
• Crescent Roll Taco Ring with Chicken
• Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken

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