Description
Crispy Mexican-inspired tachos meld potato goodness with zesty nacho flavors for an irresistible crowd-pleaser. Loaded with melted cheese, savory ground beef, and bold toppings, this comfort dish promises a delicious twist you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
- 1 pound (1 lb) frozen tater tots
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Seasonings and Garnishes:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup jalapeño slices
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a sizzling 425F (220C), preparing for crispy potato perfection.
- Distribute frozen tater tots across a baking sheet in a single layer, ensuring even spacing for maximum crispiness. Roast for 20-25 minutes until golden and crunchy.
- While tots transform, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium flame. Sauté diced onions until translucent and softened, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Introduce ground beef to the skillet, browning thoroughly and fragmenting with a wooden spoon. Eliminate excess grease to prevent sogginess.
- Season the meat with garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Allow flavors to meld for 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Extract crispy tots from the oven, arranging them artfully on a large serving platter.
- Layer the seasoned ground beef generously over the tater tots, creating a robust base.
- Cascade shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses across the meat, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Return the loaded platter to the oven for 5-7 minutes, allowing cheese to melt into a luxurious, bubbling blanket.
- Garnish with vibrant jalapeño slices, dollops of cool sour cream, fresh salsa, chopped green onions, and optional cilantro.
- Serve piping hot, inviting immediate consumption of this indulgent comfort dish.
Notes
- Opt for turkey or plant-based ground meat for a leaner or vegetarian version that keeps the dish’s signature flavor and texture.
- Customize spice levels by adjusting chili powder and adding hot sauce for heat lovers or reducing for milder palates.
- Prep ingredients beforehand to streamline cooking and ensure everything is ready when tater tots come out of the oven crispy and golden.
- Swap cheese varieties like pepper jack or blend different cheeses to create unique flavor profiles that complement the savory beef topping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg