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Loaded Potato Taco Bowl

Crispy roasted potatoes topped with seasoned beef, guacamole, fresh salsa, and cheese.
Prep Time 18 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine Tex-Mex Inspired

Ingredients
  

Potatoes

  • 700 g 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 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
  • ¼ cup water

Guacamole

  • 2 avocados mashed
  • ¼ bunch coriander 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 finely chopped
  • ¼ red onion finely diced
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • ½ tsp sea salt flakes
  • ¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper

To Serve

  • 2 cups grated Mexican cheese blend
  • Lime wedges optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F). Toss potatoes with oil, spices, salt, and pepper. Spread on lined trays and bake 40–45 minutes, turning halfway, until crispy and golden.
  • Alternatively, air fry at 200°C (400°F) for 20–25 minutes, shaking halfway.
  • Heat oil in a pan over medium–high heat. Sauté onion 1–2 minutes.
  • Add beef and cook 3–4 minutes, breaking it up.
  • Stir in spices, then tomato paste. Cook 1 minute.
  • Add water and simmer 3–4 minutes until thickened.
  • Mix guacamole ingredients in a bowl. Chill until needed.
  • Mix salsa ingredients in a separate bowl.
  • Divide potatoes into bowls, top with beef, cheese, guacamole, and salsa. Serve with lime wedges.
  • This Loaded Potato Taco Bowl comes together fast and delivers bold flavor in every bite.

Notes

  • For extra melty cheese, add it while the beef is hot