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Ground Beef and Potato Tacos

Savory Ground Beef and Potato Tacos for Taco Night Delight

Enjoy these Ground Beef and Potato Tacos, a quick and customizable dinner option for the whole family.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Taco Filling
  • 3 medium Potatoes consider sweet potatoes for a twist
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil vegetable oil is a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder fresh garlic is an alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika smoked paprika for extra kick
  • 1 pound Ground Beef 80/20 or 85/15 blend recommended
  • 1 medium Onion shallots can be substituted
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder taco seasoning as a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin essential spice for flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Cilantro fresh cilantro enhances taste
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano fresh herbs elevate flavor
For the Tortillas
  • 2 tablespoons Butter margarine is an alternative
  • 8 small Corn Tortillas use flour if preferred
For the Garnish
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese cheddar or queso fresco can be used
  • 1 cup Tomatoes for pico de gallo
  • 1/2 medium Onion use red or green based on preference
  • 1 medium Jalapeño omit for milder flavor
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro omit if not preferred
  • 2 medium Limes for squeezing on top

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • large skillet
  • Medium Bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Begin by cubing the potatoes into uniform pieces, about 1 inch in size. Toss them in a bowl with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until well-coated. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F and cook the potatoes for 20 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 7-10 minutes. Add the diced onion, and continue cooking until softened, approximately 3-4 minutes. Drain excess fat, stir in minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, cilantro, oregano, salt, and pepper, simmer for 1-2 minutes.
  3. Fold in the prepared crispy potatoes into the beef mixture and keep it warm on low heat.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine diced tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, chopped cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper to make pico de gallo. Let sit for flavors to meld.
  5. Heat butter in the same skillet, place corn tortillas, add Monterey Jack cheese on each, fill with beef and potato mixture, and fry until golden brown on each side, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Serve tacos warm, topped with pico de gallo and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 22gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For optimal freshness, assemble tacos right before serving. Store filling and tortillas separately to maintain crunchiness.

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