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Easy Cheesy Taco Potatoes Skillet: Your New Favorite Weeknight Meal

Close-up of Cheesy Taco Potatoes cooked in a black skillet, topped with melted shredded cheddar cheese.
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Make this easy Cheesy Taco Potatoes Skillet for a satisfying, flavor-packed dinner. Tender potatoes mix with seasoned ground beef and melted cheese for a comforting Tex-Mex bake that is perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and diced small
  • 3 tablespoons oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning mix
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are tender and lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  2. Push the potatoes to one side of the skillet. Add the ground beef to the empty side and cook, breaking it apart, until fully browned. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Stir the taco seasoning mix and water into the ground beef. Bring to a simmer and cook until the liquid has mostly reduced, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir the seasoned beef mixture together with the potatoes.
  5. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the potato and beef mixture.
  6. Cover the skillet and cook on low heat for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted and gooey.
  7. Serve immediately with your favorite taco toppings.

Notes

  • For crispier potatoes, you can roast them separately before adding them to the skillet with the cooked beef.
  • Use your favorite taco seasoning blend, or make your own mix of chili powder, cumin, and oregano.
  • Serve this dish with sour cream, salsa, chopped cilantro, or sliced jalapeños for added flavor.

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