Description
Crispy roasted potatoes topped with taco-seasoned beef, melted cheese, and your favorite toppings for a gluten-free, crowd-pleasing family dinner.
Ingredients
2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and small diced
3–4 tablespoons oil
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 pound ground beef
1 packet taco seasoning
Water, as directed on taco seasoning packet
8-ounce bag Mexican shredded cheese
Optional toppings: pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream
Instructions
1. Toss diced russet potatoes with oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until evenly coated.
2. Air fry the seasoned potatoes at 400°F for 18–20 minutes, shaking the basket 2–3 times during cooking for even crisping.
3. In a skillet, brown and crumble the ground beef. Drain excess grease, add taco seasoning and water as instructed, then simmer according to package directions.
4. Layer cooked potatoes on a serving plate, top with seasoned ground beef, sprinkle with Mexican shredded cheese, and garnish with desired toppings like pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute black beans or tofu crumbles for ground beef. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Fryer + Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Cheesy Taco Potatoes, roasted potatoes, taco seasoned beef, gluten free dinner, loaded potato skillet, family meal prep