Description
A flavorful, Mexican-inspired dish featuring loaded potatoes topped with spiced beef, melted cheese, guacamole, and salsa. Perfect for lunch or any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes (boiled and mashed)
- 1 lb ground beef or shredded beef
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup guacamole
- 1/2 cup salsa (pico de gallo or traditional)
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tortilla chips (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Base
Boil and mash the potatoes with butter, salt, and pepper until creamy. Alternatively, use crispy French fries as the base. - Step 2: Cook the Beef
In a skillet, cook the ground beef or shredded beef with smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper until fully browned and fragrant. - Step 3: Assemble the Dish
Layer the mashed potatoes or fries with cooked beef, shredded cheese, and salsa. Bake in the oven at 375°F until the cheese melts. - Step 4: Add Toppings
Top the baked dish with guacamole, sour cream, and tortilla chips. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 g
Keywords: Papas Locas, Mexican loaded potatoes, easy lunch recipes, comfort food