Loaded Potato Taco Bowl Easy

If you love tacos and loaded potatoes, this recipe is for you! The Loaded Potato Taco Bowl combines the best of both worlds. It’s tasty, filling, and easy to make. Your family will ask for it again and again!

## Why Make This Recipe

Here are a few reasons to make this dish:

• It’s a fun twist on classic tacos.
• It’s easy to customize with your favorite toppings.
• It’s hearty and satisfying for everyone.

## How to Make Loaded Potato Taco Bowl

This dish involves roasting potatoes for a crispy base. You will cook seasoned ground beef for a savory topping. Finally, you will add fresh veggies and cheese to make it delicious.

## Ingredients

• 2 pounds russet potatoes (diced)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
• ½ cup tomato sauce
• ¼ cup water
• 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 1 avocado (sliced)
• ½ cup sour cream
• ¼ cup chopped cilantro
• ¼ cup sliced green onions
• jalapeño slices
• corn kernels
• black beans
• hot sauce
• lime wedges

## Directions

Preheat the oven to 425°F. In a bowl, mix diced potatoes with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread the potatoes on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, or until golden and crispy. While the potatoes cook, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook the ground beef until browned. Add taco seasoning, tomato sauce, and water to the beef, stirring well. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes. Once the potatoes are done, combine them with the taco meat in bowls. Top with shredded cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, sour cream, cilantro, green onions, jalapeños, corn, black beans, hot sauce, and lime wedges. Serve immediately and enjoy!

## How to Serve Loaded Potato Taco Bowl

Serve the Loaded Potato Taco Bowl warm. You can let everyone add their favorite toppings. It’s great as a casual weeknight dinner!

## How to Store Loaded Potato Taco Bowl

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. They will keep for 3-4 days. To reheat, just warm them in the microwave until hot.

## Tips to Make Loaded Potato Taco Bowl

• You can use sweet potatoes for a different flavor.
• Add more spices for extra heat.
• Try using different kinds of cheese for variety.

## Variations

• Make it vegetarian by using black beans instead of meat.
• Add your favorite beans, like pinto or kidney beans.

## FAQs

• Can I use other meats? Yes, you can use chicken or turkey.
• Can I make this ahead of time? Yes, you can prepare the ingredients in advance.
• What toppings can I use? Use any toppings you like, such as salsa or olives.

Loaded Potato Taco Bowl

A delicious fusion of loaded potatoes and tacos, perfect for a hearty family meal.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Calories: 700

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For the Roasted Potatoes

• 2 pounds russet potatoes, diced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

For the Taco Filling

• 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
• ½ cup tomato sauce
• ¼ cup water

For Toppings

• 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 1 whole avocado, sliced
• ½ cup sour cream
• ¼ cup chopped cilantro
• ¼ cup sliced green onions
• jalapeño slices to taste
• corn kernels to taste
• black beans to taste
• hot sauce to taste
• lime wedges for serving

Method

 

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
2. In a bowl, mix diced potatoes with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Spread the potatoes on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, or until golden and crispy.

Cooking

1. While the potatoes cook, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
2. Cook the ground beef until browned.
3. Add taco seasoning, tomato sauce, and water to the beef, stirring well.
4. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes.

Assembly

1. Once the potatoes are done, combine them with the taco meat in bowls.
2. Top with shredded cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, sour cream, cilantro, green onions, jalapeños, corn, black beans, hot sauce, and lime wedges.
3. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

You can use sweet potatoes for a different flavor. Add more spices for extra heat. Try using different kinds of cheese for variety.