Easy Cheesy Taco Potatoes (Printer-Friendly Version)
Cheesy taco-spiced potatoes with seasoned beef and fresh garnishes, ready in under 30 minutes for busy nights.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Proteins
01 -
450 g lean ground beef
→ Vegetables
02 -
4 to 6 medium Russet potatoes
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120 ml diced tomatoes
04 -
60 ml chopped green onions
→ Dairy
05 -
100 g shredded cheddar cheese
06 -
120 ml sour cream
→ Seasonings and Liquids
07 -
28 g taco seasoning packet
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120 ml water
→ Oils
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Olive oil for sautéing
→ Aromatics
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Chopped onion
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Minced garlic
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 -
Wash, scrub, and pierce potatoes with a fork. Bake at 200°C for 45–50 minutes until fork-tender.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and crisp, about 5–7 minutes. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until fragrant and softened, 2–3 minutes more.
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Push potatoes to one side of the skillet and add ground beef to the other side. Break meat apart and cook until browned and cooked through. Drain excess grease if necessary.
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Return potatoes fully to the skillet. Sprinkle taco seasoning evenly over the mixture. Pour in diced tomatoes and water, stirring well. Simmer on medium-low heat for 8–10 minutes until potatoes are tender and sauce thickens.
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Turn off the heat and evenly scatter shredded cheddar cheese on top of the skillet contents. Cover with a lid or foil and let stand for 1–2 minutes until cheese is melted and gooey.
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Spoon the cheesy taco potatoes onto plates and garnish with sour cream, chopped green onions, and additional diced tomatoes as desired. Enjoy warm.
# Handy Cooking Tips:
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For quicker cooking, dice potatoes into small cubes before sautéing or par-cook in the microwave for 2 minutes.