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Loaded Fiesta Potato Bowls

Loaded Fiesta Potato Bowls: A Flavor-Packed Family Feast

These Loaded Fiesta Potato Bowls are a flavor-packed meal topped with savory taco meat and creamy cheese sauce, perfect for a dinner fiesta.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Potatoes
  • 4-5 medium Russet Potatoes peeled and sliced
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tbsp Chili Powder or paprika
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper optional for heat
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
For the Taco Meat
  • 1.5 lbs Ground Beef 80/20 or 85/15
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion finely chopped
  • 1 packet Taco Seasoning gluten-free if preferred
  • 1/2-1 cup Water or Beef Broth for flavor
For the Cheese Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • 2 tbsp All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup Whole Milk or plant-based alternative
  • 8 oz Cheddar Cheese freshly grated
For Toppings
  • 1 medium Lime Juice juice of 1 lime
  • 1 medium Roma Tomato diced
  • Fresh Cilantro chopped for garnish
  • Hot Sauce to taste

Equipment

  • Oven
  • skillet
  • Saucepan
  • Baking sheets
  • large bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss potato slices with olive oil, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Spread on baking sheets.
  2. Roast potatoes for about 45 minutes, flipping every 15 minutes, until crispy. Increase heat to 450°F (230°C) and bake for another 10-15 minutes.
  3. In a skillet, cook ground beef and chopped onion over medium-high heat until browned, about 8-10 minutes. Drain excess grease.
  4. Stir in taco seasoning and water or beef broth. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
  5. Melt butter in saucepan, whisk in flour, then gradually add milk until thickened. Stir in cheddar cheese until melted.
  6. Assemble bowls with roasted potatoes, taco meat, and cheese sauce. Garnish with lime juice, diced tomato, cilantro, and any additional toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 1000mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For crispy potatoes, avoid overcrowding on the baking sheet and use freshly grated cheese for the best sauce texture.

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