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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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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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

Equipment

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

Method
 

  1. Boil diced potatoes in salted water until tender; drain.
  2. Brown beef and onion; add spices, tomato sauce, and cooked potatoes. Simmer until thickened.
  3. Warm tortillas, fill with beef mixture and cheese, and fold in half.
  4. Fry tacos in hot oil for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
  5. 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.