Loaded potatoes are sinfully delicious, but not what you want to dig into on a typical Monday night. Want an easy, affordable, healthier twist? Add some Mexican flair: Whip up some taco-stuffed smashed potatoes.
After all, tacos are one of the cheapest meals to make—even if you go beyond basic.
“These crispy, roasted smashed potatoes are loaded with potassium and fiber, and packed with lean ground beef,” says Julie Andrews, R.D.N., a recipe developer based in Appleton, WI.
For an extra few bucks, you can add your favorite taco toppings, like avocado and green onions, but this recipe features minimal ingredients for a simple and affordable dinner.
Price per serving: $3.10
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Makes 4 servings
Prep time
10 min.
Cook time
25 min.
Ingredients
- 1-1 ½ lbs. baby yellow or red potatoes
- 2 Tbsp. oil
- ¾ tsp. coarse salt, divided
- ½ lb. ground beef
- ½ Tbsp. chili powder
- 2 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 tsp. minced onion
- 1 tsp. minced garlic
- ¼ tsp. ground black pepper
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheeses
- Plain Greek yogurt
How to make it
