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Loaded Potato Taco Bowl

A Loaded Potato Taco Bowl is a hearty dinner made with crispy roasted potatoes, seasoned taco beef, guacamole, fresh salsa, and melted cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican-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 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 black pepper

To Serve

  • 2 cups grated Mexican cheese blend
  • Lime wedges optional

Instructions
 

Prepare the potatoes

  • Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F). Line a large baking tray with parchment paper. Toss the diced potatoes with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread them evenly and bake for 40–45 minutes until golden and crispy, turning halfway through.

Air fryer option

  • Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (400°F). Cook potatoes in a single layer for 20–25 minutes, shaking halfway through until crispy.

Cook the beef

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and cook for 1–2 minutes until softened.

Brown the meat

  • Add minced beef and cook for 3–4 minutes while breaking it apart with a spoon.

Add spices

  • Stir in paprika, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Add tomato paste

  • Mix in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.

Simmer

  • Pour in water and simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.

Prepare the guacamole

  • Combine mashed avocado, coriander, onion, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Prepare the salsa
  • Mix diced tomatoes, coriander, onion, lime juice, salt, and pepper in another bowl.

Assemble the Loaded Potato Taco Bowl

  • Divide crispy potatoes into bowls. Top with seasoned beef, sprinkle cheese, add guacamole and salsa, and serve with lime wedges.

Notes

  • You can substitute sweet potatoes for a sweeter base.