Sharing is caring!

These delectable spuds are loaded with all the classic taco fixings: seasoned ground beef, gooey melted cheese, and tomatoes, all cooked in one pan for an easy weeknight dinner. Whether you’re hosting a fiesta or simply craving a hearty and satisfying dinner, Easy Cheesy Taco Potatoes will undoubtedly become your new go-to recipe. Get ready to sink your teeth into this mouthwatering dish that combines the best of both worlds!

Why I love this Mexican ground beef with potatoes recipe

  • Just 6 ingredients
  • Great for something different than tacos
  • Easy one pan meal
  • Comes together in about 25 minutes on the stove top

Really, taco meat with potatoes makes a great combo. Soft potatoes, with ground beef, taco seasoning, and topped with melty cheesy. The whole family cay enjoy it, too!

Potatoes with taco meat

I love different taco flavored dinners to add to the rotation like my Taco Gnocchi Skillet! So if you are looking for something a little different, than these Easy Cheesy Taco Potatoes recipe is for you!

I know that it can be challenging to think of something for dinner every night of the week…trust me. But that is why if you just put a little spin on something you usually make, it just makes it a quick change up and tastes good!

Potatoes with taco meat in skillet

Ingredients needed for these Easy Cheesy Taco Potatoes

  • Onions
  • Potatoes
  • Ground Beef (or ground turkey)
  • Taco Seasoning
  • Diced Tomatoes with green chiles
  • Cheese
Cheesy Taco Potatoes Ingredient

Oh don’t you just love it when there are only a few ingredients? If you do, make sure to check out my 8 Ingredient or Less Group of Facebook!

Watch the video for Cheesy Taco Potatoes Below!

How to make this Mexican Ground Beef and Potatoes Skillet

First start but heating your cast iron skillet or sauté pan with some olive oil over medium heat. Then add in the onion and potatoes. Sauté for a few minutes until the onions are soft and fragrant. Then add in the ground beef and cook until browned. Drain any grease if necessary.

Next add in the packet of taco seasoning and the can of diced tomatoes (plus the liquids). Give everything a stir and cover and cook about 10 minutes until the potatoes are fork tender. Top with shredded cheese, let melt a bit, then serve hot.

Additions & Substitutions:

  • Like ground turkey? This would be a great recipe to swap it.
  • Like it spicy? add some fresh jalapeños or spicy taco seasoning.
  • Want to add in some more veggies? Shred some zucchini in, poblano peppers, fresh tomatoes, whatever your family likes!

Like this easy dinner recipe? Check out my:

Make sure to PIN IT!

Cheesy Taco Potatoes Pin

Potatoes with taco meat

Easy Cheesy Taco Potatoes

These Cheesy Taco Potatoes are perfect to switch things up for taco night! Tender potatoes with seasoned ground beef, tomatoes, and melty cheese.
5 from 3 votes
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/2 cup onion
  • 2 1/2 cups cubed potatoes
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 packet Low Sodium Taco Seasoning
  • 1 10 oz. Diced tomatoes with green chiles
  • 1 cup shredded cheese

Instructions
 

  • First start but heating your cast iron skillet or sauté pan with some olive oil over medium heat. Then add in the onion and potatoes.
  • Sauté for a few minutes until the onions are soft and fragrant.
  • Then add in the ground beef and cook until browned. Drain any grease if necessary.
  • Next add in the packet of taco seasoning and the can of diced tomatoes (plus the liquids).
  • Give everything a stir and cover and cook about 10 minutes until the potatoes are fork tender.
  • Top with shredded cheese, let melt a bit, then serve hot.

Video

Keyword cast iron skillet, ground beef recipes, potatoes, skillet meals, taco meat