Description
A complete and balanced meal featuring crispy roasted potatoes, seasoned taco meat, and fresh pico de gallo, perfect for meal prep or family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 tsp Creole seasoning
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp ground coriander
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning (or to taste)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 5–6 medium-large Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 large tomato, diced
- 1 jalapeño, diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sriracha
- 1/4 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss diced potatoes with olive oil, salt, oregano, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 30 to 35 minutes until golden and crisp.
- If using an air fryer, set to 400°F and cook for 20 to 25 minutes, shaking every 7 to 8 minutes.
- For pico de gallo, finely dice the tomato, jalapeño, and red onion. Add cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Toss gently.
- For taco meat, heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add ground beef, and break it apart. Sprinkle in seasonings and cook until browned, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- To make sriracha mayo, mix mayonnaise, sriracha, lemon juice, and black pepper until smooth.
- Assemble bowls with roasted potatoes, taco meat, pico de gallo, and drizzle sriracha mayo on top.
- Let cool for up to 1 hour before refrigerating if prepping for later.
- Serve immediately or store components separately for meal prep.
Notes
You can use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option. Adding beans or cheese can enhance richness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: taco bowls, meal prep, roasted potatoes, quick dinner