Loaded Potato Taco Bowl (Printable)
Crispy potatoes topped with seasoned beef, cheese, and fresh toppings for a hearty meal
# What You’ll Need:
→ Potatoes
01 - 1 ½ lbs Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, diced
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
04 - ½ tsp garlic powder
05 - ½ tsp salt
06 - ¼ tsp black pepper
→ Taco Beef
07 - 1 lb ground beef
08 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
09 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
10 - 1 ½ tbsp taco seasoning
11 - ½ tsp salt
12 - ¼ cup water
→ Toppings
13 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
14 - ½ cup sour cream
15 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
16 - 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
17 - 1 cup shredded lettuce
18 - 1 avocado, diced
19 - 2 green onions, sliced
20 - ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
21 - 1 jalapeño, sliced
22 - Salsa or hot sauce, to taste
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss diced potatoes with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Spread seasoned potatoes evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
04 - While potatoes roast, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until browned, about 5–6 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
05 - Add onion and garlic to the beef. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
06 - Stir in taco seasoning, salt, and water. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until sauce thickened.
07 - Divide roasted potatoes among four bowls. Top each with taco beef, then arrange cheese, sour cream, cherry tomatoes, black beans, lettuce, avocado, green onions, cilantro, jalapeño, and salsa as desired.
08 - Serve immediately, garnished with extra cilantro and a wedge of lime if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Its comfort food that somehow feels lighter than a pile of tacos
- You can customize every single layer to match exactly what youre craving
02 -
- Crowding the baking sheet is the fastest way to soggy potatoes—give them room to roast
- Letting the beef simmer with the water creates a sauce that actually sticks to the meat
03 -
- Use a large rimmed baking sheet so the potatoes have space to crisp instead of steam
- Drain the beef if theres excess fat—too much grease makes the bowl feel heavy