Description
These Mexican Beef Wedges are a delicious twist on classic potato wedges, baked to crispy perfection and topped with flavorful seasoned ground beef. Enhanced with smoky spices and complemented by fresh toppings like avocado, sour cream, and salsa, this hearty dish is perfect for a family meal or casual gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Wedges:
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder (optional)
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 medium scrubbed and washed potatoes or 5 large, skin on
- 2 pinches sea salt
Taco Meat:
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 1 medium brown onion, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 pound ground beef mince
- 1½ teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ cup beef broth or stock (or 1/4 cup water mixed with 1 teaspoon Vegeta or beef stock powder)
- 1 pinch salt and pepper, to taste
To Serve (Optional):
- 2 stems green onion/scallions, finely sliced
- ¼ cup fresh coriander, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- Tomato salsa or sweet chili sauce
- 1 avocado, peeled and diced
- Diced tomatoes
- Shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, mozzarella, Mexican cheese blend, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400℉ (200°C) and lightly grease a large baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Prepare Potato Wedges: On a chopping board, cut each potato in half lengthwise, then cut each half in half again, and then each piece in half once more to create 8 wedges per potato. Arrange the wedges in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Season Wedges: In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, optional chili powder, and olive oil. Pour this seasoning mix over the potato wedges, tossing them well with your hands to ensure even coating.
- Bake Wedges: Season the wedges with sea salt and bake in the oven for 45 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender inside and crisp on the outside.
- Cook Taco Meat: While the wedges bake, heat cooking oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and red bell pepper, frying until the onion is translucent. Add the crushed garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Brown Beef: Add the ground beef mince along with smoked paprika and ground cumin. Break up the meat with a spatula while cooking, mixing spices thoroughly, and cook until the beef is browned.
- Simmer Meat: Pour in the beef broth or stock and allow it to simmer for another minute. Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble and Serve: Once the wedges are baked, spoon the seasoned taco meat evenly over the wedges. Serve immediately with optional toppings such as sliced green onions, fresh coriander, sour cream, tomato salsa, sweet chili sauce, diced avocado, diced tomatoes, and shredded cheese.
Notes
- Leave the skin on the potatoes for extra texture and nutrients.
- Adjust chili powder amount to control how spicy the wedges are.
- For a leaner option, substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken.
- Use fresh herbs and toppings to add brightness and freshness to the dish.
- Make sure to toss the wedges well with seasoning to ensure even flavor distribution.
- You can prepare the taco meat in advance and reheat before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
