Cheesy Taco Taters
Directions
- 1Heat a healthy splash of oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- 2Add 1.5 pounds of halved or quartered baby potatoes to the pan and sprinkle with salt.
- 3Sprinkle half a package of taco seasoning over the potatoes.
- 4Toss everything together to coat the potatoes well with oil and seasonings.
- 5Cook the potatoes for about 5 to 7 minutes until they start to soften, but are not fully done.
- 6Add 1 pound of lean ground beef to the pan.
- 7Season the ground beef with salt and pepper.
- 8Once the meat is done, mix it in with the potatoes.
- 9Add 1 can of Rotel tomatoes with the juice.
- 10Add the other half of the taco seasoning packet.
- 11Pour in about a third of a can of water.
- 12Cover the pan, cut the heat down to medium-low, and cook for about another 10 minutes until the potatoes are fork tender.
- 13Cut the heat once the potatoes are done.
- 14Throw some cheese (sharp cheddar, four cheese blend, or preferred kind) on top.
- 15Cover the pan again and let it sit for a few minutes until the cheese melts.
Ingredients
- healthy splash oil
- 1.5 pound little yellow baby potatoes, halved or quartered
- salt
- 0.5 package taco seasoning
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- pepper
- 1 can Rotel tomatoes with the juice
- 0.5 half taco seasoning packet
- 0.33 can water
- cheese (sharp cheddar, four cheese blend, or whatever kind you like)
Equipment
pan
Tips
- Keep the rest of the taco seasoning for later.
- You can put some sour cream on top with some pico when serving.
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