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Cheesy Taco Potatoes

A delightful one-pan meal featuring crispy potatoes topped with savory ground beef, melted cheese, and your favorite taco toppings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Potatoes
  • 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and small diced (900 g)
  • 3-4 tablespoons oil (45-60 mL)
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt (7 g)
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper (1 g)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder (3 g)
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder (3 g)
For the Beef
  • 1 pound ground beef (450 g)
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • water as directed on taco seasoning packet
For Serving
  • 8 ounces Mexican shredded cheese (225 g)
  • Optional toppings: pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Toss diced russet potatoes with oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until evenly coated.
Cooking Potatoes
  1. Air fry seasoned potatoes at 400°F (200°C) for 18-20 minutes, shaking the basket 2-3 times during cooking for even crisping.
Cooking Beef
  1. Brown crumbled ground beef in a skillet. Drain any excess grease, add taco seasoning and water as directed, then simmer according to package directions.
Assembly
  1. Layer cooked potatoes on a serving plate, top with seasoned beef, sprinkle with cheese, and garnish with your favorite toppings.

Notes

If you have leftovers, store them in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. For freezing, they'll last about 3 months. Reheat in the oven to bring back crispiness. You can prepare seasoned potatoes and ground beef in advance before serving.