Taco Potato Bake
Taco Potato Bake Recipe with crispy potatoes, seasoned beef, and melted cheese baked to perfection.
Ingredients
- 4 cups russet potatoes peeled and diced
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning about 2 tbsp
- ½ cup water
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup salsa
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions
- 1 cup black beans
- 1 cup corn
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Peel and dice potatoes into small cubes.
- Toss potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then spread in a baking dish.
- Bake potatoes for 25 minutes until slightly tender.
- Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned, then drain excess grease.
- Add taco seasoning and water to beef, stir, and simmer until thickened.
- Remove potatoes from oven and mix with seasoned beef.
- Spread mixture evenly and top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for an additional 10–15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
- Top with sour cream, salsa, green onions, beans, and corn before serving.
Notes
Cut potatoes evenly for consistent cooking.
Pre-baking potatoes helps them cook fully.
Adjust toppings based on preference.
Pre-baking potatoes helps them cook fully.
Adjust toppings based on preference.