Taco Potatoes
I’ve been sharing quick and never-basic meals online for over a decade, and this is exactly the kind of recipe that works for real life—simple steps, no fancy stuff, and no bland bites. Everything cooks in one skillet, so it's hard to mess up, from the crispy potatoes to the seasoned meat and melty cheese. I load this up with toppings and make it a taco potato bowl.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 495kcal
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 pound potatoes Diced into 1 inch chunks. I use russet potatoes.
- 1 pound ground beef, turkey, or sausage
- ½ cup diced onions
- 3 garlic cloves Minced
- 15.5 oz canned diced tomatoes and chilies Drained
- 1-2 cups grated cheddar cheese
Homemade Taco Seasoning (Use a store-bought packet if you wish)
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
- ½-1 teaspoon cayenne pepper Optional for spicy
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced potatoes and cook for 3-4minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to brown.1 teaspoon olive oil, 1 pound potatoes
- Push the potatoes to the side of the pan, then add the ground beef. Break down the beef into smaller chunks. Cook until browned and fully cooked through.1 pound ground beef, turkey, or sausage
- Drain any excess grease and fat from the pan. Add the spices, onions, garlic, and drained tomatoes with chilies. Stir well to combine.½ cup diced onions, 3 garlic cloves, 15.5 oz canned diced tomatoes and chilies, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, salt and pepper to taste, ½-1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Adjust the heat on the pan to low and place the lid on the pan. Allow the potatoes to simmer for 10-15 minutes or however long it takes for the potatoes to soften. Remove the lid every 5 minutes and stir to ensure the potatoes don't stick to the pan.
- Once the potatoes have softened, turn the heat off of the pan and sprinkle grated cheese on top. Return the lid to the pan and allow the cheese to melt. It usually takes 1-2 minutes.1-2 cups grated cheddar cheese
Notes
Yukon gold or russet potatoes work great because they hold their shape and crisp up nicely.
Feel free to bake or air fry your potatoes instead of cooking them on the stove. You can roast the potatoes at 425°F until crispy, then mix them with cooked seasoned meat and toppings. For the air fryer, cook at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes until crispy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 495kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 27g