Loaded Potato Taco Bowl (Printable Version)
Crispy roasted potatoes topped with seasoned taco filling, black beans, corn, avocado, cheese and tangy crema.
# What You'll Need:
→ Potatoes
01 - 1.5 pounds russet potatoes, diced
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Taco Filling
06 - 1 pound ground beef or plant-based ground meat
07 - 1 small onion, diced
08 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
10 - 0.25 cup tomato sauce
11 - 0.5 cup water
12 - Salt, to taste
→ Toppings
13 - 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
14 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
15 - 1 cup corn kernels, cooked or thawed if frozen
16 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or plant-based cheese
17 - 1 avocado, diced
18 - 0.25 cup sliced jalapeños, optional
19 - 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro
20 - 0.5 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F.
02 - Toss diced potatoes with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Arrange evenly on a baking sheet. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
03 - While potatoes roast, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, breaking it apart until browned. Add onion and garlic, and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.
04 - Stir in taco seasoning, tomato sauce, and water. Simmer on low for 5 to 7 minutes until the mixture thickens, stirring occasionally. Season with salt as needed.
05 - While the filling cooks, rinse black beans, halve cherry tomatoes, dice avocado, and shred cheese if needed.
06 - Divide roasted potatoes among four bowls. Top each with taco filling, black beans, cherry tomatoes, corn, shredded cheddar cheese, avocado, jalapeños if using, and chopped cilantro. Drizzle with sour cream or Greek yogurt.
07 - Serve immediately. Add lime wedges or hot sauce on the side as desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The roasted potatoes soak up every spicy flavor and make takeout seem boring.
- Building your own bowl turns dinner into a little adventure for everyone at the table.
02 -
- Once, the potatoes were crowded on the pan, and instead of crisping, they steamed into mush—always give them room to breathe.
- Simmering the taco filling longer makes it even richer, so don’t rush that step if you have the time.
03 -
- Layering the cheese under hot taco filling lets it melt right in.
- A quick broil for the assembled bowls transforms ordinary cheese into magic.