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Ground Beef and Potato Tacos

Savory Ground Beef and Potato Tacos for Taco Night Bliss

Delicious Ground Beef and Potato Tacos, an effortless twist on taco night ready in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 cups Potatoes Yukon Gold or Russet
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Aim for 80/20 for juiciness
  • 1 Onion Yellow onion preferred
  • 1.5 tbsp Minced Garlic Consider using roasted garlic
  • 1 tbsp Chili Powder Adjust for desired spiciness
  • 1 tsp Cumin A staple in taco seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Dried Cilantro
  • 1 tbsp Dried Oregano
For the Crunch
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Can substitute with canola oil
  • 1 tbsp Butter Unsalted preferable
  • 8 pieces Corn Tortillas Can substitute with flour tortillas
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese Cheddar or queso fresco as alternatives
  • 4 Tomatoes For pico de gallo
  • 1/2 Onion Red onion recommended
  • 1 Jalapeño Remove seeds for less heat
  • 1/2 bunch Cilantro
  • 2 Limes For a zesty finishing touch
  • Salt To taste
  • Pepper To taste

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Peel and cube potatoes, toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Air fry at 400°F for 20 minutes, shaking every 5 minutes.
  2. Heat skillet, add ground beef, and sauté until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add diced onion to beef and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic, chili powder, cumin, cilantro, and oregano. Simmer for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Fold cooked potatoes into the beef mixture in the skillet, warming everything through on low heat.
  5. Combine diced tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, and cilantro in a bowl. Squeeze lime juice over, season with salt and pepper, and let sit.
  6. Melt butter in a skillet, warm tortillas for 30 seconds each side. Add cheese and beef-potato filling before folding.
  7. Top tacos with pico de gallo and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 750IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize your tacos with additional toppings like cheese or hot sauce. Store leftovers properly in an airtight container.

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