Name: Easy Cheesy Beef & Potato Skillet Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 2 medium potatoes (diced into small cubes); 1 cup nacho cheese sauce; 8 flour tortillas; 2 tablespoons oil

Easy Cheesy Beef & Potato Skillet Tacos

A quick and delicious one-pan American comfort meal combining seasoned ground beef, crispy potatoes, and melted nacho cheese served in warm tortillas. This beginner-friendly dish comes together in under 30 minutes with minimal cleanup.

30 min

Easy

4 servings

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Taste Profile

Sweet1/10

Salty7/10

Sour1/10

Umami8/10

Spicy1/10

🥄 Texture

Crispy, golden potato cubes contrast with crumbly, juicy browned ground beef, while the nacho cheese sauce binds everything into a creamy, slightly gooey coating. Warm flour tortillas add softness and a gentle chew to each bite.

👃 Aroma

A warm, savory aroma dominated by browned beef and melted cheese with a toasty fried-potato note. There's a subtle background of toasted oil and black pepper that rounds out the scent profile.

🍷 Pairs Well With

Crisp Mexican lager or a light, citrus-forward margarita; non-alcoholic options include iced tea with lemon or sparkling water with lime.

🥗 Side Dishes

Fresh pico de gallo, guacamole, Mexican rice, refried or black beans, and pickled jalapeños or a simple cabbage slaw for brightness.

Instructions

Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the diced potatoes and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they turn golden and crispy. Season with salt and pepper.

Push the cooked potatoes to the side of the pan. Add the ground beef to the empty space and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks, until it's browned. Drain excess fat if needed.

Stir the potatoes and beef together. Pour the nacho cheese sauce over the mixture and stir well until everything is coated and heated through, about 2 minutes.

Warm the tortillas in the microwave (wrap them in a damp paper towel and heat for 30 seconds) or in a dry pan over medium heat for about 10 seconds per side.

Spoon the beef and potato mixture into each warm tortilla. Serve immediately with sour cream on the side if desired.