Description
Make this simple, one-pan dish combining seasoned ground beef, crispy potatoes, and melted cheese for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning mix
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream, for topping
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for topping
Instructions
- Toss the cubed potatoes with olive oil and spread them in a single layer on a large, oven-safe skillet or baking sheet.
- Bake the potatoes at 400°F (200°C) for 15 minutes until they start to brown.
- While potatoes bake, brown the ground beef in a separate skillet over medium heat. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir the taco seasoning and water into the cooked ground beef. Simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Remove the potatoes from the oven. Spread the seasoned ground beef mixture evenly over the potatoes in the skillet.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the beef and potato mixture.
- Return the skillet to the oven and bake for another 5 to 7 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven. Top with sour cream and fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the ground beef with 1 can (15 oz) of rinsed and drained black beans mixed with the taco seasoning.
- You can use pre-cooked or frozen hash browns instead of fresh potatoes to reduce prep time.
- Serve with salsa, guacamole, or sliced jalapeños for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking/Skillet
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 18
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 32
- Cholesterol: 85