Taco Potato Casserole Recipe
This Taco Potato Casserole is a hearty and flavorful dish combining seasoned ground beef, bell peppers, onions, and tender diced potatoes, all baked to perfection with melted Mexican blend cheese. Ideal for a family dinner, it delivers the vibrant zest of taco seasoning with the comfort of a classic casserole, topped with fresh garnishes to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 5 servings
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 bell peppers, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups gold potatoes, diced (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 oz taco seasoning (1 oz packet or about 3 tbsp, preferably Siete taco seasoning)
- 1 1/2 cups salsa
- 1 1/2 cups Mexican blend cheese, shredded and divided
Toppings (optional)
- Shredded lettuce
- Cilantro
- Avocado
- Tomatoes
- Limes
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Cook Ground Beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and break it up with a spatula. Cook for about 4-5 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Add Vegetables and Potatoes: Stir in diced bell peppers, onions, minced garlic, and diced potatoes. Stir to combine, then cover the skillet and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring once halfway through to ensure even cooking.
- Brown Potatoes: Remove the cover and continue cooking uncovered for an additional 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cook until the potatoes begin to brown and develop a bit of crispness.
- Mix in Seasoning and Cheese: Turn off the heat. Stir in taco seasoning, salsa, and 1 cup of the shredded cheese. Transfer the mixture to a 9x9 inch baking dish if your skillet is not oven-safe.
- Bake the Casserole: Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese evenly on top. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve with Toppings: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Serve garnished with shredded lettuce, cilantro, avocado slices, tomatoes, lime wedges, and a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt as desired.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- Adjust the amount of taco seasoning to your preference for spice level.
- Using an oven-safe skillet simplifies the process; otherwise, transfer to a baking dish before baking.
- Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat nicely.
- Optional toppings add freshness and creaminess, but the dish is flavorful on its own.
Find it online: https://dishcooks.com/taco-potato-casserole-recipe/
