Beef Taco Bowl
Are you ready to take your taco night to the next level? Then you’ve got to try this epic Beef Taco Bowl! Imagine all the classic taco flavors you love – juicy seasoned beef, vibrant pico de gallo, creamy guacamole, melty cheese – but with the added magic of crispy, taco-spiced hash brown potatoes. It’s a flavor explosion and a textural delight!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- Extra satisfying: The hash browns add substance and heartiness to the bowl.
- Customizable: Load it up with your favorite taco toppings!
- Surprisingly quick & easy: Ideal for busy weeknights.
- Fun for the whole family: Kids love the crispy potato addition.
Ready to get your taco bowl on? Read further for the full recipe and instructions. Let me know if you try this recipe with the hash brown twist – I’d love to hear what you think.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients for meat:
- 1 1/2 lbs beef
- 2 packages taco seasoning mix
- 3 small yellow potatoes diced
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
Ingredients for pico:
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded & finely chopped
- 1/3 c onion diced
- 2 tsp fresh lime juice
- 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 c cilantro, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
Ingredients for guacamole:
- 2 large avocados, diced
- 1/3 c chopped onion
- 1 tsp fresh lime juice
- 1–2 Tbsp cilantro, minced
- 1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded & finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt (to taste)
Other ingredients:
- 2 cups shredded cheese – we used cheddar & pepper jack cheese
- Sour cream and/or ranch dressing (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook beef & drain off fat. Add taco seasoning per package directions and put in bowl (remove from pan), set aside.
- Dice potatoes & add oil to skillet. Add in diced potatoes and cook through, stirring occasionally so they do not burn. Add taco seasoning and mix well.
- Add back in your cooked meat mixture and stir all together. Remove from heat.
- Put your “bowl” together by adding your meat mixture, then top with cheese, pico and guacamole.
- If desired, top with a bit of sour cream and or ranch dressing. Enjoy!
Notes
- We added sour cream and ranch dressing but is not needed.
- Add in any other desired toppings – be creative! Make into a salad by adding in shredded lettuce!
Keywords: Mexican, Beef, Taco, Bowl, Pico, Guacamole, potatoes
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