Loaded Potato Taco Bowl
Loaded Potato Taco Bowl combines crispy roasted potatoes, seasoned taco beef, fresh guacamole, and salsa.Easy to prepare and perfect for family dinners.Ready in just over an hour with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Potatoes
- 700 g 1½ lb potatoes, diced into 2 cm cubes
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp sea salt flakes
- ¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Beef
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ red onion finely chopped
- 500 g 1 lb minced beef
- 1 tbsp sweet paprika
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp sea salt flakes
- ¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 60 ml ¼ cup water
Guacamole
- 2 avocados mashed
- ¼ bunch coriander cilantro, finely chopped
- ¼ red onion finely diced
- Juice of 1 lime
- ½ tsp sea salt flakes
- ¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Salsa
- 2 tomatoes finely diced
- ¼ bunch coriander cilantro, finely chopped
- ¼ red onion finely diced
- Juice of 1 lime
- ½ tsp sea salt flakes
- ¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
To Serve
- 250 g 2 cups grated Mexican cheese blend
- Lime wedges optional
Instructions
Bake the Potatoes
- Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F), or 200°C (400°F) fan-forced.
- Line a large baking tray with parchment paper.
- Add potatoes, olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Toss until evenly coated.
- Spread the potatoes into a single layer.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, turning halfway through, until crispy and golden.
Air Fryer Option
- Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (400°F).
- Arrange potatoes in a single layer.
- Cook for 20–25 minutes, shaking halfway through.
- Continue cooking until golden and crisp.
Cook the Beef
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add onion and cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Add minced beef and cook for 3–4 minutes, breaking it apart.
- Stir in paprika, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add tomato paste and stir well.
- Pour in water and simmer for 3–4 minutes until most of the liquid evaporates.
Make the Guacamole
- Combine avocado, coriander, onion, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Mix until creamy.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Make the Salsa
- Combine tomatoes, coriander, onion, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Stir well and refrigerate until serving.
Assemble the Loaded Potato Taco Bowl
- Divide crispy potatoes among serving bowls.
- Top with seasoned beef.
- Add generous spoonfuls of guacamole and salsa.
- Sprinkle with Mexican cheese blend.
- Serve with lime wedges if desired.
Notes
- Swap beef for ground chicken or turkey if preferred.
- Use dairy-free cheese for a dairy-free version.
- Top with sour cream, pickled onions, or sliced jalapeños.
- Serve alongside a fresh green salad.