Description
This Loaded Potato Taco Bowl is a delicious and satisfying meal that combines the flavors of a loaded baked potato with a taco twist. Crispy potatoes are seasoned and roasted to perfection, then topped with seasoned ground beef, black beans, corn, cheese, and all your favorite taco toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 4 medium-sized russet potatoes, peeled and diced into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Taco Bowl:
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 small red onion, chopped
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1⁄4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges for serving
- Sour cream for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the potatoes: In a bowl, toss the diced potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread them out on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until crispy.
- Cook the ground meat: In a skillet, cook the ground beef or turkey with chili powder and cumin until browned. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened.
- Assemble the taco bowl: Divide the roasted potatoes among serving bowls. Top with the cooked meat mixture, black beans, corn, cheddar cheese, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges and sour cream.
Notes
- You can customize this taco bowl with your favorite toppings such as salsa, jalapenos, or hot sauce.
- For a vegetarian version, you can substitute the ground meat with plant-based crumbles or tofu.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg