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One-Pan Cheesy Taco Potatoes Skillet

Close-up of Cheesy Taco Potatoes with seasoned ground beef and melted cheddar cheese in a stainless steel skillet.
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Make this One-Pan Cheesy Taco Potatoes Skillet for a fast, flavorful weeknight dinner. It combines tender potatoes, seasoned ground beef, and gooey melted cheese for a comforting Tex-Mex meal with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 3 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning mix
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
  • Optional toppings: sour cream, salsa, chopped cilantro, sliced jalapeños

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Toss the diced potatoes with the cooking oil, salt, and pepper on a large, rimmed baking sheet. Spread them into a single layer.
  3. Bake the potatoes for 20 minutes until they start to become tender.
  4. While the potatoes bake, cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
  5. Stir the taco seasoning and water into the cooked ground beef. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
  6. Remove the potatoes from the oven. Push the potatoes to one side of the baking sheet.
  7. Spread the seasoned taco meat mixture over the empty side of the baking sheet, next to the potatoes.
  8. Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes.
  9. Remove the sheet from the oven. Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over both the potatoes and the meat mixture.
  10. Return to the oven for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
  11. Serve immediately directly from the pan, topped with your favorite taco toppings.

Notes

  • For a crispier potato texture, you can pan-fry the potatoes in the skillet before adding the meat mixture, though this will require more cleanup.
  • If you prefer a casserole style, transfer the cooked potatoes and meat mixture to a 9×13 inch baking dish before adding the cheese and baking.
  • Use leftover cooked chicken or turkey instead of ground beef for a different take on this easy weeknight dinner.

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