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Fiesta Taco Potato Skillet

Recipe by Luke Brown on InstagramAdded 4 November 2026.

15 minutes to prep, 30 to cook. A hearty Tex‑Mex inspired skillet that pairs crispy seasoned potatoes with spicy ground beef, melted cheddar, and creamy queso. Quick to assemble, it delivers bold flavors and comforting textures in one pan.

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Method

  1. Peel, wash, and cube the potatoes.

  2. Toss the potatoes with olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika; season to taste.

  3. Air‑fry the potatoes at 400°F for 20‑25 minutes, shaking the basket a couple of times during cooking.

  4. Preheat the oven to 400°F.

  5. Heat a skillet over medium‑high heat, add the ground beef, and brown it, then drain any excess grease.

  6. Season the beef with salt, cayenne pepper, chili powder, cumin, paprika, dried cilantro, and black pepper; add the minced garlic and stir well.

  7. Combine the cooked potatoes and seasoned beef in the skillet, then sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top.

  8. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake until the cheese melts, about 5‑7 minutes.

  9. Remove from the oven, pour the warmed white queso over the mixture, and top with sour cream and chopped cilantro.

Tips while you cook

Shake basket for even crisping
Shake the air‑fryer basket a couple of times during the 20‑25 minute cook.
Drain beef grease first
After browning the ground beef, drain any excess grease before adding the spices.
Add cheese before final bake
Sprinkle shredded cheddar over the mixture before transferring to the oven for the 5‑7 minute melt.
Warm queso before pouring
Warm the white queso before pouring it over the skillet.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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