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Stack of crispy ground beef and potato tacos with melted cheese, seasoned ground beef, diced potatoes, and fresh herbs on a wooden plate, served with pico de gallo and lime wedges

Ground Beef and Potato Tacos

These hearty Ground Beef and Potato Tacos feature a savory filling of seasoned beef and tender diced potatoes, folded into corn tortillas with cheese and pan-fried until crispy.
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 12 tacos
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $10

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet (For filling)
  • 1 Frying pan (For tacos)
  • 1 Pot (For potatoes)
  • 1 Tongs (For frying)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef - Lean
  • 2 medium potatoes - Peeled and diced small
  • 12 corn tortillas - Warmed
  • 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese - Shredded
  • ½ onion - Diced
  • ½ cup tomato sauce - Or salsa
  • 1 teaspoon cumin - Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon paprika - Seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon oregano - Seasoning
  • 1 cup oil - For frying

Instructions 

  • Boil diced potatoes in salted water until tender; drain.
  • Brown beef and onion; add spices, tomato sauce, and cooked potatoes. Simmer until thickened.
  • Warm tortillas, fill with beef mixture and cheese, and fold in half.
  • Fry tacos in hot oil for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
  • Drain on paper towels and serve with lime and cilantro.

Notes

Dice the potatoes small so they cook evenly and fit inside the taco shells. Fry the tacos in hot oil to ensure a crispy, non-greasy shell.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tacos | Calories: 350kcal (18%) | Carbohydrates: 28g (9%) | Protein: 18g (36%) | Fat: 20g (31%) | Saturated Fat: 8g (50%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 55mg (18%) | Sodium: 450mg (20%) | Potassium: 500mg (14%) | Fiber: 3g (13%) | Sugar: 2g (2%) | Vitamin A: 400IU (8%) | Vitamin C: 10mg (12%) | Calcium: 200mg (20%) | Iron: 2mg (11%)