Taco Potato Casserole
A hearty, flavorful and high protein taco casserole made with potatoes, veggies, lean ground beef, cheese and topped with your favorite taco toppings.
Servings: 5
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 large onion diced
- 2 bell peppers diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups gold potatoes diced, about 1.5 lbs potatoes
- 1 oz. taco seasoning 1 oz. packet or about 3 tbsp- I prefer Siete taco seasoning
- 1 1/2 cups salsa
- 1 1/2 cups Mexican blend cheese shredded, divided
- shredded lettuce, cilantro, avocado, tomatoes, limes, sour cream or Greek yogurt for topping.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, breaking up with a spatula for about 4-5 minutes.
- Add peppers, onions, garlic and potatoes to the pan. Stir and cover. Cook covered for 10 minutes, stirring once about halfway through.
- Remove cover and cook for an additional 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until potatoes begin to brown.
- Turn off heat and stir in taco seasoning, salsa and 1 cup cheese. Transfer to 9x9” baking dish if desired (or keep in oven safe skillet). Top with remaining ½ cup cheese. Bake for 10 minutes.
Notes
Nutrition facts are based on 5 equal servings of this taco casserole which is roughly 2 cups of casserole per serving. Please note this is only an approximation.
Nutrition
Calories: 476kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 1248mg | Potassium: 1494mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 2623IU | Vitamin C: 105mg | Calcium: 289mg | Iron: 5mg
