Description
Mexican Beef Wedges are a flavorful and hearty dish featuring crispy baked potato wedges topped with seasoned ground beef, melted cheddar cheese, salsa, and optional toppings like olives, green onions, sour cream, and jalapeños. Perfect as a fun dinner or party appetizer, this recipe combines classic Mexican-inspired flavors with the comfort of loaded potato wedges.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes & Seasoning
- 3 large russet potatoes, cut into wedges
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Beef Mixture
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 (1 oz) packet taco seasoning
- 1/3 cup water
Toppings
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
- Chopped green onions
- Sour cream
- Jalapeños for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare and Season Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss the potato wedges with olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until they are evenly coated.
- Bake Potato Wedges: Spread the seasoned potato wedges in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 35–40 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until they become golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Cook the Ground Beef: While the potatoes are baking, heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the diced onion and ground beef together until the beef is browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess fat to keep the dish from being greasy.
- Season the Beef: Stir in the taco seasoning and water with the cooked beef and onions. Let the mixture simmer for 2–3 minutes until it thickens and the flavors meld together.
- Assemble Loaded Wedges: Arrange the baked potato wedges on a serving platter or return them to the baking sheet. Evenly distribute the seasoned beef on top, then sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese, salsa, and optional sliced black olives.
- Melt Cheese: Place the loaded wedges back into the oven for about 5 minutes until the cheese melts nicely over the toppings.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped green onions, dollops of sour cream, and jalapeños if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Great for game day or casual gatherings.
- Substitute ground turkey or vegetarian crumbles for a meatless or lighter alternative.
- Adjust spice levels by omitting jalapeños or using mild salsa.
- Use low-fat cheese or reduce olive oil for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course or Appetizer
- Method: Baking and Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
