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Loaded Potato Taco Bowl

Loaded Potato Taco Bowl: A Customizable Comfort Food Feast

The Loaded Potato Taco Bowl is a customizable fiesta of comfort, perfect for busy weeknights and suitable for meat lovers and vegetarians alike.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 bowl
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Potatoes
  • 4 large Russet Potatoes or sweet potatoes as substitute
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder or fresh garlic
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder or sautéed fresh diced onion
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika or sweet paprika
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Protein
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or turkey
  • 1 pkg Taco Seasoning
  • 1 can Black Beans canned variants are convenient
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese or Monterey Jack/dairy-free cheese
  • 1 cup Sour Cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro fresh
  • 1 cup Tomatoes or cherry tomatoes/pico de gallo
  • 1/4 cup Green Onions or chives
  • to taste Jalapeños optional
  • 1 pc Lime for squeezing

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Large Bowl
  • Skillet
  • pot

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Peel and cube russet potatoes. Toss them with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  3. Spread potato cubes on the baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  4. Cook ground beef (or turkey) in a skillet over medium heat for 5–7 minutes until browned.
  5. Add taco seasoning and a splash of water to the cooked meat, stirring to simmer for 2–3 minutes.
  6. Warm black beans and corn in a separate pot over medium heat for 5 minutes.
  7. Layer roasted potatoes, seasoned meat, and warmed black beans and corn in bowls.
  8. Top with cheddar cheese, sour cream, cilantro, tomatoes, green onions, and jalapeños.
  9. Serve with lime wedges for added zest.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Layering matters; start with potatoes for warmth and finish with toppings.

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