Whip up this quick protein loaded potato taco bowl in just 20 minutes. Ground beef, crispy potatoes, cheese, and pico de gallo make it a fast high-protein dinner.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 cups frozen diced potatoes
• 1/2 cup pico de gallo
• 1/2 cup shredded cheese
• 1 tbsp taco seasoning
• 1 tbsp oil

Instructions

Step 1

Gather all ingredients: ground beef, frozen diced potatoes, pico de gallo, shredded cheese, taco seasoning, and oil.

Step 2

Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add frozen diced potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula. Drain excess fat if needed. Stir in taco seasoning and cook for 1 minute.

Step 4

Assemble bowls: divide crispy potatoes among serving bowls, top with seasoned ground beef, pico de gallo, and shredded cheese. Serve immediately.

For best results

• For extra crispy potatoes, spread them in a single layer and avoid overcrowding the pan.
• Use a lean ground beef (90/10) to keep the dish macro-friendly.
• Customize with your favorite taco toppings like sour cream, avocado, or hot sauce.

Variations

• Swap ground beef for ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
• Use sweet potato cubes instead of regular potatoes for more fiber.
• Make it vegetarian by using black beans or crumbled tofu seasoned with taco seasoning.

Nutrition

• Calories510 kcal
• Total Fat28g
• Saturated Fat11g
• Cholesterol105mg
• Sodium780mg
• Total Carbohydrates32g
• Dietary Fiber4g
• Sugars3g
• Protein35g

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