Description
A hearty and flavorful dish featuring crispy roasted potato rounds topped with seasoned ground beef, creamy cheese sauce, and fresh toppings for a fiesta-inspired comfort food experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Potatoes:
- 4–5 medium Russet potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- For the Taco Filling:
- 1.5 lbs ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (divided)
- 1 oz taco seasoning packet
- 1/2 – 1 cup water or beef broth
- For the Cheese Sauce:
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 cup whole milk
- 8 oz mild cheddar cheese, freshly grated
- For Toppings:
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 Roma tomato, diced
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Hot sauce
- Optional: sour cream, jalapeños, avocado
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss potato rounds with olive oil, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, cayenne (if using), salt, and pepper. Spread on parchment-lined baking sheets and bake for 45 minutes, flipping every 15 minutes. Increase heat to 450°F and bake 10-15 minutes more until crispy.
- While potatoes roast, brown ground beef with 3/4 of the chopped onion in a skillet. Drain excess grease, add taco seasoning and water/broth, and simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
- For cheese sauce: Melt butter in saucepan, whisk in flour, salt, pepper, and chili powder. Cook 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Simmer 3-5 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in grated cheese until melted.
- Assemble bowls: Divide crispy potatoes among bowls. Top with taco meat, cheese sauce, and remaining toppings (reserved onion, tomato, cilantro, lime juice, and optional additions).
Notes
- Space potato rounds evenly on baking sheets for maximum crispiness.
- Grate your own cheese for the best melting texture.
- Leftover components can be stored separately in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a spicier version, add jalapeños or extra cayenne to the seasoning.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 700
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg