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One-Pan Cheesy Taco Potatoes Skillet

Close-up of Cheesy Taco Potatoes baked in a cast iron skillet, topped with melted cheddar cheese and seasoned ground beef.
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Make this easy Cheesy Taco Potatoes skillet for a flavorful, comforting weeknight dinner. Tender potatoes combine with seasoned ground beef and melted cheese for a quick family favorite.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 3 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning mix
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • Optional toppings: sour cream, salsa, chopped cilantro, sliced jalapeños

Instructions

  1. Heat the cooking oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the diced potatoes to the skillet. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes start to become tender and lightly browned.
  3. Push the potatoes to one side of the skillet. Add the ground beef to the empty side. Cook the beef, breaking it apart with a spoon, until it is fully browned. Drain off any excess grease.
  4. Stir the taco seasoning mix and water into the ground beef. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
  5. Stir the seasoned beef mixture together with the potatoes. Spread the mixture evenly across the bottom of the skillet.
  6. Sprinkle the cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the top of the potato and beef mixture.
  7. Place the skillet under a preheated broiler for 2 to 4 minutes, watching closely, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Remove from the oven. Serve immediately with your choice of toppings like sour cream, salsa, or cilantro.

Notes

  • For crispier potatoes, you can roast the diced potatoes separately at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes before adding them to the skillet with the beef mixture.
  • This recipe works well as a budget friendly potato meal; substitute ground turkey or black beans for ground beef.
  • If you do not have an oven-safe skillet, transfer the mixture to a baking dish after adding the cheese and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10 minutes until the cheese melts.

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