Loaded Potato Taco Bowl

A bowl with crispy air fried potatoes, topped with shredded cheese, taco ground beef, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, and a wedge of lime.

5 from 5 votes

This Loaded Potato Taco Bowl is an easy, flavorful dinner made with crispy seasoned potatoes, taco-spiced ground beef, fresh guacamole, and homemade salsa. It’s a hearty taco bowl without rice, perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or Taco Tuesday. Air fryer and oven instructions included.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Servings:

Calories: 875kcal

Equipment

Air fryer optional

Ingredients

Crispy Potatoes

1-1.5 lb potatoes diced into 1-inch cubes
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp sweet paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp cracked black pepper

Taco Beef

1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
½ onion finely chopped
1 lb ground beef
¾ packet taco seasoning Siete brand is my favorite
1 tbsp tomato paste
¼ cup bone broth or water

Guacamole

2 ripe avocados
1 tbsp cilantro finely chopped
¼ red onion finely diced
Juice of 1 lime
½ tsp sea salt flakes
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp ground cumin
¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Pinch of chili powder optional

Fresh Salsa

2 tomatoes finely diced
1 tbsp cilantro finely chopped
¼ red onion finely diced
Juice of ½ lime
½ tsp sea salt flakes
¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper

For Serving

2 cups grated Mexican cheese blend

Instructions

Crispy Potatoes

In a large bowl, toss potatoes with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Tip: if you want your potatoes to be extra crispy, wash the cut-up potatoes in cold water, rinse and dry really well before adding oil and the seasoning.
Cook the potatoes:
Air Fryer: Cook at 400°F for 15–20 minutes, shaking halfway, until golden and crispy.
Oven: Bake at 450°F for 30 minutes, flipping once, until crispy and tender.

Taco Beef

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until softened.
Add ground beef and cook for 5–10 minutes, breaking it up as it browns. Drain excess fat if needed.
Stir in taco seasoning, tomato paste, and bone broth (or water). Simmer 2–3 minutes until saucy.

Guacamole

Add all guacamole ingredients to a bowl and mash until mostly smooth. Adjust salt or lime to taste.

Salsa

Combine all salsa ingredients in a bowl and mix well.

Assemble

Divide crispy potatoes between bowls. Top with taco beef, shredded cheese, guacamole, and fresh salsa. Serve warm.

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Notes

Make it spicy: Add jalapeños, hot sauce, or extra chili powder
Protein swaps: Ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumbles work well
Meal prep tip: Store each component separately for up to 4 days
Gluten-free: Ensure taco seasoning is certified gluten-free

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