Description
A fun and delicious dish combining crispy potatoes, flavorful ground beef, and melted cheese, perfect for family meals or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and small diced
- 3–4 tablespoons oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- Water, as directed on taco seasoning packet
- 8 ounce bag Mexican shredded cheese
- Optional toppings: pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream
Instructions
- Toss the diced russet potatoes with oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until they are well coated.
- Air fry the seasoned potatoes at 400°F for 18–20 minutes, shaking the basket 2–3 times during cooking for even crisping.
- In a skillet, brown and crumble the ground beef. Drain any excess grease, then add the taco seasoning and water as instructed on the packet. Simmer according to the package directions.
- Layer the cooked potatoes on a serving plate. Top them with the seasoned ground beef, sprinkle with Mexican shredded cheese, and add any desired toppings like pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream.
Notes
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven. Add more cheese before reheating for extra goodness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Cheesy Taco Potatoes, Air Fryer Potatoes, Taco Recipes, Easy Dinner Recipes, Comfort Food