Description
A delightful twist on Taco Night, combining crispy potatoes with savory taco fillings for a hearty, customizable meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced into 3/4-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey (93/7 lean recommended)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 small red onion, chopped
- 15 ounces black beans (1 can, drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, loosely packed and chopped
- Lime wedges (for serving)
- Sour cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Spread the diced potatoes on a large baking sheet in a single layer.
- Drizzle the potatoes with olive oil, then sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss well to coat.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown and crispy.
- While the potatoes are roasting, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef or turkey and cook for 7-8 minutes until browned.
- If using 80/20 ground beef, drain excess fat. For turkey, minimal draining is needed.
- Add chili powder, cumin, and chopped red onion to the skillet, cooking for 5 minutes until the onion softens.
- Stir in black beans and corn, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until heated through. Season to taste.
- To serve, allocate about 1 cup of crispy potatoes to each bowl, topping with roughly 3/4 cup of the meat mixture.
- Sprinkle 3-4 tablespoons of shredded cheddar on each bowl, allowing it to melt for 30 seconds.
- Add cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, and fresh cilantro to each bowl. Serve with lime wedges and sour cream.
Notes
Feel free to substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option, or use sweet potatoes for a different flavor profile. Pair with a refreshing side salad or tortilla chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg