Name: Loaded Fiesta Potato Bowls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Ingredients: 4–5 medium russet potatoes, peeled & sliced ¼” thick; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp garlic powder; ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional); 1 tsp onion powder; Salt & black pepper, to taste; 1 tsp chili powder; 1½ lbs ground beef (80/20 or 85/15); 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (use ¾ for meat, ¼ reserved); 1 taco seasoning packet (about 1 oz); ½ to 1 cup water or beef broth; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1 cup whole milk; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp chili powder; 8 oz mild cheddar cheese, freshly grated; Juice of 1 lime; 1 Roma tomato, diced; Chopped fresh cilantro (small handful); Reserved ¼ chopped raw onion; Hot sauce (e.g., Taco Bell sauce); Optional: Sour cream, Greek yogurt, sliced jalapeños, avocado, or guacamole

Description

If you’re on the lookout for a dish that perfectly balances comfort and bold flavors, look no further than Loaded Fiesta Potato Bowls…

Ingredients

Scale

4–5 medium russet potatoes, peeled & sliced ¼” thick
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
1 tsp onion powder
Salt & black pepper, to taste
1 tsp chili powder
1½ lbs ground beef (80/20 or 85/15)
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (use ¾ for meat, ¼ reserved)
1 taco seasoning packet (about 1 oz)
½ to 1 cup water or beef broth
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp chili powder
8 oz mild cheddar cheese, freshly grated
Juice of 1 lime
1 Roma tomato, diced
Chopped fresh cilantro (small handful)
Reserved ¼ chopped raw onion
Hot sauce (e.g., Taco Bell sauce)
Optional: Sour cream, Greek yogurt, sliced jalapeños, avocado, or guacamole

Instructions

Kick off your culinary adventure by preheating your oven to 425°F (220°C). While it’s warming up, take those freshly sliced potatoes and toss them in a large bowl with olive oil and the array of seasonings.
While your potatoes are roasting away, it’s time to focus on the beef. Heat a skillet over medium heat, adding the ground beef along with three-quarters of the chopped onion. Cook the mixture for 8 to 10 minutes until the beef is browned.
Now for the magic! Stir in the taco seasoning along with a splash of water or beef broth. This will create a savory sauce that clings to the meat deliciously.
In a separate saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, whisk in the flour, along with the salt, pepper, and chili powder, cooking for about a minute to create a roux.
It’s time for the fun part—assembly! Start by dividing the crispy roasted potatoes into bowls. On top of the potatoes, add a hearty serving of the taco meat.
To elevate your bowl as well as the flavors, squeeze the juice of a fresh lime over the top of your creation…

Notes

To save time, you can prep the ingredients in advance, and store them in the refrigerator until you’re ready to cook.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Category: Dinner

Nutrition

Calories: 615 kcal
Sodium: 850 mg
Protein: 36 g