Description
A comforting and customizable dish that combines crispy potatoes with bold taco flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium russet potatoes (peeled and diced into 3/4-inch pieces)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey (93/7 lean recommended)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 small red onion (chopped)
- 15 ounces black beans (1 can, drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 medium avocado (diced)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (loose packed and chopped)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
- Sour cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Spread diced potatoes on a large baking sheet in a single layer without crowding.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- Bake the potatoes for 30-35 minutes, flipping them halfway at the 15-minute mark.
- While the potatoes are roasting, heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the ground beef or turkey and cook for 7-8 minutes until fully browned.
- Add chili powder, cumin, and chopped red onion. Cook for 5 minutes until the onion softens.
- Stir in black beans and corn. Cook for 3-4 more minutes.
- Divide crispy potatoes among 4 bowls, top with meat mixture, and sprinkle cheddar cheese.
- Add cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, and fresh cilantro. Serve with lime wedges and sour cream.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, replace the meat with sautéed mushrooms or crumbled tofu.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: potato, taco, bowl, customizable, comfort food