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Loaded Potato Taco Bowl

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This Loaded Potato Taco Bowl is a healthy, crowd-pleasing dinner featuring crispy roasted potatoes, taco-spiced meat, fresh veggies, and a creamy yogurt sauce. It’s easy to make, endlessly customizable, and perfect for weeknights or dinner parties.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold or red potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 pound ground turkey or lean ground beef
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 teaspoon)
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (homemade or store-bought)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken or veggie broth
  • 1 cup shredded romaine or iceberg lettuce
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup sweet corn kernels, cooked (fresh, frozen, or canned)
  • 1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (or dairy-free alternative)
  • 1 medium avocado, diced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Lime wedges, for serving
  • Jalapeño slices (optional)
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (or dairy-free coconut yogurt)
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • Hot sauce, to taste
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Wash, dry, and dice potatoes into 1-inch cubes.
  2. In a mixing bowl, toss potatoes with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread in an even layer on the baking sheet. Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy on the edges.
  3. While potatoes roast, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground turkey or beef and diced onion. Brown the meat, breaking it up with a spoon, until no longer pink (about 6–8 minutes). Stir in minced garlic, taco seasoning, and tomato paste. Cook for 1 minute. Pour in broth and simmer until thickened, about 3–4 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  4. In a small bowl, stir together Greek yogurt, lime juice, hot sauce, and a pinch of salt. Set aside in the fridge until ready to serve.
  5. While the potatoes finish, chop lettuce, halve cherry tomatoes, dice red onion, rinse black beans, thaw corn if needed, dice avocado, and chop cilantro.
  6. Divide roasted potatoes among four large bowls. Top each with a scoop of taco meat. Layer on lettuce, tomatoes, corn, black beans, red onion, cheese, avocado, jalapeños (if using), and cilantro.
  7. Drizzle with yogurt sauce and add a squeeze of fresh lime. Serve immediately while potatoes are hot and edges are crisp.

Notes

For vegetarian, use lentils, black beans, or tempeh instead of meat. For dairy-free, use coconut yogurt and plant-based cheese. Don’t crowd the potatoes on the baking sheet for best crispiness. Set up a toppings bar for parties. Store leftovers with potatoes and meat separate from toppings for best texture.

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