Description
Mexican-inspired taco potato casserole delivers hearty comfort through layers of spiced ground beef, crispy potatoes, and melted cheese. Satisfying flavors combine for a crowd-pleasing meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 medium potatoes
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
Toppings and Garnish:
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 green onions
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375°F, preparing a casserole dish for layering.
- Sauté ground beef with diced onions and minced garlic until meat is thoroughly browned and cooked through.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning into the meat mixture, stirring to ensure even distribution of flavors.
- Create alternating layers in the casserole dish, starting with the seasoned beef as the base.
- Arrange sliced potatoes evenly over the beef layer, ensuring complete coverage.
- Spread salsa across the potato layer to add moisture and zesty flavor.
- Generously sprinkle shredded cheese over the entire casserole surface.
- Transfer the dish to the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes until cheese melts and edges become golden and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes to allow flavors to settle.
- Garnish with dollops of sour cream and freshly chopped green onions before serving hot.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a leaner or vegetarian option.
- Dice potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the casserole.
- Experiment with different cheese blends like pepper jack or Mexican-style shredded cheese for added flavor complexity.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time to streamline the cooking process and reduce last-minute kitchen stress.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg