Cheesy Taco Taters

20 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add a healthy splash of oil to a pan and heat over medium-high heat.
  2. 2Add a healthy splash of oil to a pan and heat over medium-high heat.
  3. 3Add a healthy splash of oil to a pan and heat over medium-high heat.
  4. 4Add 1.5 pounds of yellow baby potatoes, cut into bite-sized halves or fourths.
  5. 5Add 1.5 pounds of yellow baby potatoes, cut into bite-sized halves or fourths.
  6. 6Add 1.5 pounds of yellow baby potatoes, cut into bite-sized halves or fourths.
  7. 7Season the potatoes with some salt.
  8. 8Season the potatoes with some salt.
  9. 9Season the potatoes with some salt.
  10. 10Sprinkle half a package of taco seasoning over the potatoes.
  11. 11Sprinkle half a package of taco seasoning over the potatoes.
  12. 12Sprinkle half a package of taco seasoning over the potatoes.
  13. 13Toss all the ingredients together to ensure the potatoes are well coated with oil and seasonings.
  14. 14Toss all the ingredients together to ensure the potatoes are well coated with oil and seasonings.
  15. 15Toss all the ingredients together to ensure the potatoes are well coated with oil and seasonings.
  16. 16Cook the potatoes for about 5 to 7 minutes until they start to soften, but are not fully done.
  17. 17Cook the potatoes for about 5 to 7 minutes until they start to soften, but are not fully done.
  18. 18Cook the potatoes for about 5 to 7 minutes until they start to soften, but are not fully done.
  19. 19Add 1 pound of lean ground beef to the pan.
  20. 20Add 1 pound of lean ground beef to the pan.
  21. 21Add 1 pound of lean ground beef to the pan.
  22. 22Season the ground beef with a little bit of salt and pepper.
  23. 23Season the ground beef with a little bit of salt and pepper.
  24. 24Season the ground beef with a little bit of salt and pepper.
  25. 25Once the meat is done, mix it with the potatoes.
  26. 26Once the meat is done, mix it with the potatoes.
  27. 27Once the meat is done, mix it with the potatoes.
  28. 28Add 1 can of Rotel tomatoes with its juice.
  29. 29Add 1 can of Rotel tomatoes with its juice.
  30. 30Add 1 can of Rotel tomatoes with its juice.
  31. 31Add the other half of the taco seasoning packet.
  32. 32Add the other half of the taco seasoning packet.
  33. 33Add the other half of the taco seasoning packet.
  34. 34Pour in about a third of a can of water.
  35. 35Pour in about a third of a can of water.
  36. 36Pour in about a third of a can of water.
  37. 37Cover the pan and reduce the heat to medium to medium-low.
  38. 38Cover the pan and reduce the heat to medium to medium-low.
  39. 39Cover the pan and reduce the heat to medium to medium-low.
  40. 40Cook for about another 10 minutes until the potatoes are fork tender.
  41. 41Cook for about another 10 minutes until the potatoes are fork tender.
  42. 42Cook for about another 10 minutes until the potatoes are fork tender.
  43. 43Cut off the heat when the potatoes are done.
  44. 44Cut off the heat when the potatoes are done.
  45. 45Cut off the heat when the potatoes are done.
  46. 46Throw some cheese on top (sharp cheddar, four cheese blend, or any preferred kind).
  47. 47Throw some cheese on top (sharp cheddar, four cheese blend, or any preferred kind).
  48. 48Throw some cheese on top (sharp cheddar, four cheese blend, or any preferred kind).
  49. 49Cover the pan and let it sit for a few minutes until the cheese melts.
  50. 50Cover the pan and let it sit for a few minutes until the cheese melts.
  51. 51Cover the pan and let it sit for a few minutes until the cheese melts.
  52. 52Serve with sour cream and pico if desired.
  53. 53Serve with sour cream and pico if desired.
  54. 54Serve with sour cream and pico if desired.

Ingredients

  • healthy splash oil
  • healthy splash oil
  • healthy splash oil
  • 1.5 pound yellow baby potatoes, cut in halves or fourths
  • 1.5 pound yellow baby potatoes, cut in halves or fourths
  • 1.5 pound yellow baby potatoes, cut in halves or fourths
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • 0.5 package taco seasoning
  • 0.5 package taco seasoning
  • 0.5 package taco seasoning
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • 1 can Rotel tomatoes with juice
  • 1 can Rotel tomatoes with juice
  • 1 can Rotel tomatoes with juice
  • 0.5 taco seasoning packet
  • 0.5 taco seasoning packet
  • 0.5 taco seasoning packet
  • 0.33 can water
  • 0.33 can water
  • 0.33 can water
  • cheese (sharp cheddar, four cheese blend, or any preferred kind)
  • cheese (sharp cheddar, four cheese blend, or any preferred kind)
  • cheese (sharp cheddar, four cheese blend, or any preferred kind)
  • sour cream
  • sour cream
  • sour cream
  • pico
  • pico
  • pico

Equipment

pan

Tips

  • Use a healthy splash of oil.
  • Cut potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
  • Keep the rest of the taco seasoning for later.
  • Make sure potatoes are well coated with oil and seasonings.
  • Let potatoes cook until they start to soften, but don't need to be fully done.
  • Cover the pan to cook the potatoes until fork tender.
  • Use any kind of cheese you like.
  • Cover the pan after adding cheese to melt it.
  • Serve with sour cream and pico if desired.