Crispy roasted potatoes topped with spiced ground beef, melted cheese, fresh veggies, and all your favorite taco fixings—this is the ultimate mashup of tacos and loaded potatoes! Perfect for game day, weeknight dinners, or anytime you want a hearty, flavor-packed meal.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
🔥 Crispy potatoes – Golden and fluffy on the inside
🌮 All the taco flavors – Seasoned beef, cheese, salsa, and more
🧀 Extra cheesy – Because everything’s better with melted cheese
⚡ Easy to customize – Swap in your favorite toppings
Ingredients (Serves 4)
For the Potatoes:
- 4 large russet potatoes, scrubbed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
For the Taco Beef:
- 1 lb ground beef (or turkey/chicken)
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade blend)
- ½ cup water
For the Toppings:
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (or Mexican blend)
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup salsa
- 1 avocado, diced
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- 1 jalapeño, sliced (optional)
- Lime wedges