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Taco Potatoes Recipe

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Taco Potatoes is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe featuring crispy seasoned potatoes air fried to perfection, topped with flavorful taco-seasoned ground beef and melted Mexican cheese. This hearty dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner and can be customized with your favorite taco toppings like pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Potatoes

  • 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

Ground Beef Mixture

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • Water, as directed on taco seasoning packet

Toppings

  • 8 ounce bag Mexican shredded cheese
  • Optional toppings: pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream

Instructions

  1. Prepare and season potatoes: Peel and dice 2 pounds of russet potatoes into small pieces. In a large bowl, toss the diced potatoes with 3 to 4 tablespoons of oil, 1 ½ teaspoons salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon onion powder until the potatoes are evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.
  2. Cook potatoes: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. Place the seasoned potatoes in the air fryer basket in an even layer. Cook for 18 to 20 minutes, shaking the basket 2 to 3 times during cooking to ensure the potatoes crisp evenly on all sides.
  3. Cook ground beef: While the potatoes are air frying, heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound of ground beef and cook until browned and crumbled, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain any excess grease. Add 1 packet of taco seasoning and the amount of water specified on the seasoning packet. Stir and simmer until the sauce thickens and the beef is well seasoned, following the time recommended on the taco seasoning package.
  4. Assemble dish: Once the potatoes are crispy and cooked, layer them on a serving plate. Top the potatoes with the seasoned ground beef. Sprinkle with an 8-ounce bag of Mexican shredded cheese so it melts over the warm beef and potatoes. Garnish with optional toppings such as pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream according to your taste preferences.

Notes

  • You can substitute russet potatoes with Yukon gold for a creamier texture.
  • Adjust the amount of oil to make the potatoes crispier or lighter according to preference.
  • If you don’t have an air fryer, you can roast the potatoes in the oven at 425°F for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  • Use vegetarian ground beef substitute to make this recipe vegetarian.
  • Customize toppings to your liking for added freshness and flavor.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Find it online: https://yourdailycook.com/taco-potatoes-recipe/