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Loaded Potato Taco Bowl Recipe

Loaded Potato Taco Bowl Recipe


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  • Author: Patricia
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Loaded Potato Taco Bowl is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines crispy oven-baked or air-fried potatoes with seasoned beef, creamy guacamole, zesty salsa, and melted cheese. It’s a satisfying meal that’s easy to customize with your favorite toppings.


Ingredients

Potatoes:

  • 700 g (1 lb 9 oz) potatoes, diced into 2 cm (¾ inch) cubes
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp sea salt flakes
  • ¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper

Beef Mixture:

  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ red onion, finely chopped
  • 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) minced (ground) beef
  • 1 tbsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp sea salt flakes
  • ¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) water

Guacamole:

  • 2 avocados, mashed
  • ¼ bunch coriander (cilantro), finely chopped
  • ¼ red onion, finely diced
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • ½ tsp sea salt flakes
  • ¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper

Salsa:

  • 2 tomatoes, finely diced
  • ¼ bunch coriander (cilantro), finely chopped
  • ¼ red onion, finely diced
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • ½ tsp sea salt flakes
  • ¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper

Additional Toppings:

  • 2 cups (250 g) grated Mexican cheese blend
  • Lime wedges (optional)


Instructions

  1. To oven-bake the potatoes: Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F). Toss potatoes with oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Bake for 40-45 minutes.
  2. To air fry the potatoes: Preheat air fryer to 200°C (400°F). Air fry potatoes for 20-25 minutes.
  3. Cook the beef: Sauté onion, add beef, seasonings, tomato paste, and water. Simmer until cooked.
  4. Make the guacamole: Combine mashed avocados, coriander, onion, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
  5. Make the salsa: Mix tomatoes, coriander, onion, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
  6. Assemble and serve: Divide potatoes into bowls, top with beef, cheese, guacamole, and salsa. Serve with lime wedges.

Notes

  • For extra melty cheese, broil the assembled bowls briefly under the broiler.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking, Air Frying, Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: Approximately 650
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 40g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg