Ground Beef Potato Taco Bowl (Printable View)
Crispy potatoes, seasoned beef, and fresh toppings create a satisfying Tex-Mex meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Roasted Potatoes
01 - 1.5 lbs Yukon Gold or russet potatoes, diced into 1/2-inch cubes
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 tsp salt
05 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Seasoned Ground Beef
06 - 1 lb lean ground beef
07 - 1 small yellow onion, diced
08 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1 tbsp chili powder
10 - 1 tsp ground cumin
11 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
12 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
13 - 1/2 tsp salt
14 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
15 - 1/2 cup beef broth or water
16 - 2 tbsp tomato paste
→ Toppings
17 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
18 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
19 - 1/2 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
20 - 1/4 cup sliced green onions
21 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
22 - 1 medium avocado, sliced
23 - 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
24 - Fresh lime wedges
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Toss diced potatoes with olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Spread potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
04 - While potatoes roast, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes.
05 - Add diced onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
06 - Stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine with the beef mixture.
07 - Add tomato paste and stir to coat the beef evenly. Pour in beef broth or water, reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens.
08 - Divide roasted potatoes among four bowls. Top each bowl with the seasoned ground beef mixture.
09 - Garnish with cheddar cheese, cherry tomatoes, black beans, green onions, cilantro, avocado slices, and a dollop of sour cream. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Everything cooks in under 45 minutes with mostly hands off time
- The roasted potatoes stay crispy while soaking up all those taco spices
02 -
- Do not crowd the potatoes on the baking sheet or they will steam instead of roast
- Let the beef get nicely browned before adding the onion, those crispy bits add serious flavor
03 -
- Double the beef seasoning if you like things really flavorful
- Warm your tortillas in the same pan after cooking the beef for extra flavor