Ground Beef Potato Taco Bowl (Print)

Crispy potatoes and seasoned beef topped with cheese, avocado, and fresh toppings for a quick Tex-Mex inspired meal.

# Ingredient list:

→ 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

→ Taco Bowl 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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss diced potatoes with olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on the baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and crispy.
02 - While potatoes roast, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes.
03 - Add diced onion to the beef and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
04 - Stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well to coat the beef evenly with spices.
05 - Add tomato paste and stir to coat the beef. Pour in beef broth or water, reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 3-4 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.
06 - Divide roasted potatoes among four bowls. Top each bowl with the seasoned ground beef mixture, then arrange cheddar cheese, cherry tomatoes, black beans, green onions, cilantro, avocado, and a dollop of sour cream. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in about 45 minutes with most hands off time while the potatoes roast
  • The combination of crispy spiced potatoes and seasoned beef hits every comfort food craving
  • Everyone gets to build their own bowl exactly how they like it
02 -
  • Cut your potatoes into similar sized pieces so they all finish roasting at the same time
  • Let the beef mixture simmer long enough to absorb all that broth back into the meat
  • Set up toppings in small bowls so everyone can customize their own
03 -
  • Don't crowd the potatoes on the baking sheet or they'll steam instead of roast
  • Taste your beef mixture before serving and adjust the salt if needed

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