Description
These Loaded Fiesta Potato Bowls are a vibrant and hearty meal featuring crispy, seasoned roasted potatoes topped with savory ground beef or black beans, melted cheese, and a variety of fresh toppings. Perfect for family dinners, this recipe blends bold Mexican-inspired flavors with easy preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 3 medium Russet or Yukon Gold Potatoes (diced into ¾-inch cubes, skins on)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or Avocado Oil
- 2 teaspoons Chili Powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Protein
- 1 lb Ground Beef or Black Beans (choose preferred protein)
- 1 packet Taco Seasoning (or homemade blend)
Toppings
- 1 cup Shredded Cheddar or Mexican Blend Cheese
- ½ cup Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt (vegan alternative available)
- ½ cup Salsa (or chipotle mayo for added spice)
- ¼ cup Sliced Green Onions
- ¼ cup Chopped Cilantro
- Optional: Diced tomatoes, corn, jalapeños, and olives
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) to prepare for roasting the potatoes.
- Prepare the potatoes: Wash and dice the potatoes into ¾-inch cubes, ensuring to keep the skins on for texture and nutrients.
- Season the potatoes: Toss the diced potatoes with olive or avocado oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, ground cumin, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Roast the potatoes: Spread the seasoned potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Cook the protein: While the potatoes roast, heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the ground beef or black beans with taco seasoning until fully cooked or heated through.
- Add cheese to potatoes: Once the potatoes are out of the oven and still hot, sprinkle shredded cheese over them, allowing it to melt.
- Assemble the bowls: Layer the cheesy roasted potatoes with the cooked protein, followed by dollops of sour cream or Greek yogurt, salsa, green onions, and cilantro.
- Add optional toppings: Enhance your potato bowls with diced tomatoes, corn, jalapeños, and olives according to your taste preference.
Notes
- Keep the potato skins on to add extra fiber and nutrients.
- For a vegetarian or vegan option, substitute ground beef with black beans and use vegan cheese and plant-based yogurt.
- To add extra spice, replace salsa with chipotle mayo or add jalapeños.
- Flip the potatoes halfway to ensure even roasting and maximum crispiness.
- Use dried homemade taco seasoning for a healthier alternative to store-bought packets.
