{"id":8321,"date":"2015-02-11T11:50:58","date_gmt":"2015-02-11T01:50:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cafedelites.com\/?p=8321"},"modified":"2026-08-12T20:08:09","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T00:08:09","slug":"smokey-mexican-beef-wedges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/smokey-mexican-beef-wedges\/","title":{"rendered":"Smokey Mexican Beef Wedges"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">A skillet of <strong>Mexican Wedges<\/strong> is the kind of dish that lands on the table and disappears before you even sit down. The magic is in the contrast. You get perfectly crisped Mexican potato wedges piled high with seasoned taco beef, cool sour cream, juicy tomatoes, creamy avocado and all your favorite toppings layered in every bite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">What makes this Mexican wedges recipe stand out is how effortless it is. Everything cooks quickly, the flavors are bold without being complicated and the whole pan feels like a fun, build-your-own meal. It is comfort food you can dress up or keep simple. It is also the easiest way to turn humble potatoes into irresistible Mexican loaded wedges that everyone will fight over.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-13.jpg\" alt=\"Smokey Mexican Beef Wedges with cream sauce on a pan \" class=\"wp-image-8367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-13.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-13-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-13-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-13-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-13-270x405.jpg 270w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-13-180x270.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-13-300x450.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"h-what-makes-this-recipe-so-good\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Makes This Recipe So Good<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These <strong>Mexican Wedges<\/strong> work because the method gives you the crispiest base without fuss. The potatoes roast until golden, then get topped with juicy taco beef, fresh vegetables and creamy finishes that create layers of texture in every bite. It feels indulgent yet comes together with simple steps and pantry staples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This Mexican wedges recipe is also easy to customize. You can load it with extra cheese, add heat, keep it lighter or build a full platter for sharing. No matter how you assemble them, these Mexican potato wedges always deliver the bold, satisfying flavor that makes Mexican loaded wedges impossible to resist.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"h-what-goes-into-mexican-wedges\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Goes Into Mexican Wedges<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-Ingredients.jpg\" alt=\"Top shot of ingredients: cumin, chilli powder, garlic, sea salt, coriander, garlic powder, salt and pepper, tomato salsa, smoked paprika, cooking oil, olive oil, beef, potatoes, beef broth, tomato, mozzarella cheese, green onion, red bell pepper, avocado, sour cream, and brown onion.\" class=\"wp-image-103438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-Ingredients.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-Ingredients-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-Ingredients-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-Ingredients-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-Ingredients-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-Ingredients-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These Mexican Wedges come together with simple spices and fresh toppings. Here are the four ingredients that make the biggest impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Smoked Paprika:<\/strong> This gives the wedges and taco meat their deep color and warm, rounded flavor. It also adds that subtle smokiness that makes the dish taste richer without extra steps.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ground Cumin:<\/strong> Essential for both the potatoes and the beef. It brings that distinct earthy backbone that defines classic Mexican seasoning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ground Beef Mince:<\/strong> The protein base that turns these Mexican potato wedges into a full meal. It soaks up the spices and broth so every spoonful is juicy and flavorful.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Olive Oil:<\/strong> Helps the wedges crisp properly in the oven. It creates the golden exterior that holds up under all the toppings in your Mexican loaded wedges.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note: <\/strong>Please see <a href=\"#recipe-card\">recipe card<\/a> at the bottom for a full list of ingredients with measurements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"h-how-to-make-mexican-wedges\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Make Mexican Wedges<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-203f3c05 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-Step-1.jpg\" alt=\"Lightly greased a large baking tray.\" class=\"wp-image-103441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-Step-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-Step-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-Step-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-Step-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-Step-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-Step-1-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li><strong>Prep the Oven:<\/strong> Preheat the oven to 400\u2109 or 200\u00b0C and lightly grease a large baking tray to get it ready for the potatoes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-Step-2.jpg\" alt=\"Spread out sliced potatoes on the tray.\" class=\"wp-image-103442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-Step-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-Step-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-Step-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-Step-2-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-Step-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-Step-2-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li><strong>Cut the Potatoes:<\/strong> Slice each potato into eight even wedges and spread them out in a single layer on the prepared tray.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-203f3c05 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-Step-3.jpg\" alt=\"Combined paprika, cumin, garlic powder, chili powder and olive oil in a bowl.\" class=\"wp-image-103443\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-Step-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-Step-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-Step-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-Step-3-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-Step-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-Step-3-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li><strong>Mix Seasoning:<\/strong> Combine the paprika, cumin, garlic powder, chili powder and olive oil in a bowl until it forms a smooth spice mixture.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-Step-4-1.jpg\" alt=\"Coating the wedges with the seasoning mixture.\" class=\"wp-image-103448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-Step-4-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-Step-4-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-Step-4-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-Step-4-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-Step-4-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-Step-4-1-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li><strong>Coat the Wedges:<\/strong> Pour the seasoning over the potatoes and toss with your hands until every wedge is evenly coated.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-203f3c05 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-Step-5-1.jpg\" alt=\"Baking the potatoes.\" class=\"wp-image-103449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-Step-5-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-Step-5-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-Step-5-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-Step-5-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-Step-5-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-Step-5-1-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li><strong>Bake the Potatoes:<\/strong> Sprinkle with salt and bake for about forty five minutes until the wedges are golden, tender inside and crisp on the outside.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-Step-6-1.jpg\" alt=\"Saut\u00e9ing the onion and red bell pepper in a skillet.\" class=\"wp-image-103451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-Step-6-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-Step-6-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-Step-6-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-Step-6-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-Step-6-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-Step-6-1-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"6\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li><strong>Cook Aromatics:<\/strong> While potatoes bake, heat oil in a skillet over medium high and saut\u00e9 the onion and pepper until softened, then add garlic and cook until fragrant.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-203f3c05 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-Step-7.jpg\" alt=\"Added the ground beef along with the smoked paprika, cumin, and broth.\" class=\"wp-image-103452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-Step-7.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-Step-7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-Step-7-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-Step-7-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-Step-7-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-Step-7-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"7\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li><strong>Brown the Beef:<\/strong> Add the ground beef along with the smoked paprika and cumin, break it apart as it cooks, pour in the broth, simmer briefly, and season with salt and pepper.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-Step-8.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up shot of Smokey Mexican Beef Wedges.\" class=\"wp-image-103453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-Step-8.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-Step-8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-Step-8-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-Step-8-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-Step-8-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-Step-8-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"8\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-circle-number-list\">\n<li><strong>Assemble and Serve:<\/strong> Spoon the hot taco meat over the crisp wedges and finish with your favorite toppings like sour cream, avocado, tomatoes, cheese, scallions or coriander.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a comforting and satisfying meal, pair these Mexican Wedges with <a href=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/beef-pumpkin-shepards-pie\/\">Beef and Pumpkin Shepherd\u2019s Pie<\/a>. The rich taco meat and crispy potatoes balance beautifully with the creamy pumpkin topping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Want more Mexican flavour? These <a href=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/enchiladas-verdes\/\">Enchiladas Verdes<\/a> are the missing key to complete your table.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"h-tips-for-making-mexican-wedges\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips For Making Mexican Wedges<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cut the potatoes into even wedges so they cook at the same rate. I always take an extra second to check the sizes because it really does make them crisp better.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure every wedge is coated in the spice mixture. Your hands are the best tool here and give the potatoes that deep color and flavor you want.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flip the wedges halfway through baking if you love extra crisp edges. I never skip this because it gives you that perfect crunch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Let the taco meat simmer with the broth for a minute or two. It pulls the spices together and keeps everything juicy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-recipe-faq-s\">Recipe FAQ&#8217;s<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe-card\" class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1733457286629\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I Add Cheese Before Baking?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, but add it toward the end of baking so it melts without burning. You can also finish with extra cheese on top after adding the taco meat.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1763119801510\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I Make The Wedges Ahead Of Time?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You can bake the wedges earlier in the day and reheat them in a hot oven to crisp them back up. Add the toppings only when you are ready to serve.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1763119803137\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How Do I Make The Wedges Extra Crispy?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Make sure the potatoes are dried well before tossing them in the seasoning. A little extra spacing on the tray also helps them crisp instead of steam.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-22.jpg\" alt=\"Potato wedges being dipped into thick cream sauce \" class=\"wp-image-8376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-22.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-22-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-22-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-22-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/cafedelites.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Smokey-Mexican-Beef-Wedges-22-270x405.jpg 270w, 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target=\"_self\">Karina Carrel<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-separated wprm-block-text-none\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separated wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-none wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-none\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">15<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div 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wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-none\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-hours\">1<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet> hour<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hr<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">15<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separated 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wprm-recipe-41052-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"41052\" data-servings=\"6\"><h3 id=\"recipe-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none wprm-header-has-actions wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Ingredients&nbsp;<div class=\"wprm-unit-conversion-container wprm-unit-conversion-container-41052 wprm-unit-conversion-container-buttons wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--background);border-color: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);color: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);border-radius: var(--wp--custom--border-radius--tiny);\"><button class=\"wprm-unit-conversion wprmpuc-active\" data-system=\"1\" data-recipe=\"41052\" style=\"background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);color: var(--wp--preset--color--background);\" aria-label=\"Change unit system to US\">US<\/button><button class=\"wprm-unit-conversion\" data-system=\"2\" data-recipe=\"41052\" style=\"background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);color: var(--wp--preset--color--background);border-left: 1px solid var(--wp--preset--color--primary);\" aria-label=\"Change unit system to Metric\">Metric<\/button><\/div>&nbsp;<div class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings-container wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings-41052-container wprm-toggle-container wprm-toggle-buttons-container wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"--wprm-toggle-button-background: var(--wp--preset--color--background);--wprm-toggle-button-accent: var(--wp--preset--color--primary);--wprm-toggle-button-radius: var(--wp--custom--border-radius--tiny);\"><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle wprm-toggle-active\" data-multiplier=\"1\" data-servings=\"6\" data-recipe=\"41052\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 1x\">1x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"2\" data-servings=\"6\" data-recipe=\"41052\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 2x\">2x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"3\" data-servings=\"6\" data-recipe=\"41052\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 3x\">3x<\/button><\/div><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Wedges:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;tablespoon&#032;smoked paprika\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">smoked paprika<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;tablespoon&#032;ground cumin\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">ground cumin<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;tablespoon&#032;garlic powder\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">garlic powder<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;\u00bd&#032;teaspoon&#032;chili powder,&#032;optional\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">chili powder,<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">optional<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;4&#032;tablespoons&#032;olive oil\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">olive oil<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;6&#032;medium&#032;scrubbed and washed potatoes &#032;or 5 large, leave skin on\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">6<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">medium<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">scrubbed and washed potatoes <\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">or 5 large, leave skin on<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;pinches&#032;sea salt\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">pinches<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">sea salt<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Taco Meat:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;tablespoons&#032;cooking oil\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cooking oil<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;medium&#032;brown onion&#032;diced\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">medium<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">brown onion<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">diced<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;medium&#032;red bell pepper \/ bell capsicum,&#032;diced\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">medium<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">red bell pepper \/ bell capsicum,<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">diced<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"12\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-10\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;cloves&#032;garlic&#032;crushed\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-10\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cloves<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">garlic<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">crushed<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"13\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-11\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;pound&#032;ground beef mince\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-11\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">pound<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">ground beef mince<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"14\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-12\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1\u00bd&#032;teaspoons&#032;smoked paprika\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-12\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\u00bd<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">smoked paprika<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"15\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-13\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;teaspoon&#032;ground cumin\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-13\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">ground cumin<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"16\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-14\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;\u00bc&#032;cup&#032;beef broth or stock&#032;or 1\/4 cup water mixed with 1 teaspoon Vegeta or beef stock powder\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-14\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bc<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">beef broth or stock<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">or 1\/4 cup water mixed with 1 teaspoon Vegeta or beef stock powder<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"17\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-15\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;pinch&#032;salt and pepper,&#032;to taste\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-15\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">pinch<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt and pepper,<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">to taste<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">To Serve (Optional. Use what you like):<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"19\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-16\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;stems&#032;green onion\/scallions&#032;finely sliced\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-16\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">stems<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">green onion\/scallions<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">finely sliced<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"20\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-17\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;\u00bc&#032;cup&#032;fresh coriander&#032;finely chopped\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-17\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bc<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">fresh coriander<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">finely chopped<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"21\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-18\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;tablespoons&#032;Sour Cream\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-18\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Sour Cream<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"22\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-19\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;Tomato Salsa OR Sweet Chilli Sauce\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-19\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Tomato Salsa OR Sweet Chilli Sauce<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"23\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-20\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;avocado&#032;peeled and diced\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-20\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">avocado<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">peeled and diced<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"24\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-21\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;diced tomatoes\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-21\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">diced tomatoes<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"25\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-22\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;shredded cheese&#032;cheddar, Monterey Jack, mozzarella cheese, Mexican cheese blend, etc\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-22\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet>&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">shredded cheese<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">cheddar, Monterey Jack, mozzarella cheese, Mexican cheese blend, etc<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div id=\"recipe-41052-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-41052-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"41052\"><h3 id=\"recipe-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Instructions&nbsp;<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-none\">Wedges:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-41052-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Preheat oven to 400\u2109 | 200\u00b0C. Lightly grease a large baking sheet or tray with non-stick cooking oil spray. Set aside.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-41052-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">On a chopping board, cut each potato in half lengthways, then cut each half in half again, and then each piece in half again so you end up with 8 wedges. Arrange in a single layer on prepared baking sheet or tray.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-41052-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Combine paprika, cumin, garlic powder, chili powder and olive oil in a small bowl. Pour over the oil\/spices mix and toss the wedges well with your hands.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-41052-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\">Season with salt and bake for 45 minutes until tender and crisp.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-none\">While the wedges are baking, make your Taco meat:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-41052-step-1-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the onion ad red peppers \/ capsicum until onion is transparent. Add in the garlic and saute until garlic is fragrant (a further minute or so).<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-41052-step-1-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Add the meat, paprika and cumin. Cook while breaking up the meat with the end of your spoon, mixing all of the flavours together, until the meat is browned. Add the beef broth or stock and simmer for a minute. Season with salt and pepper.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-41052-step-1-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Once the wedges are done, spoon the Taco meat over them and serve immediately with&nbsp;any of the following optional toppings:&nbsp;green onion\/scallions,&nbsp;fresh coriander, a dollop of sour cream, tomato salsa OR sweet chilli sauce, avocado, tomatoes and cheese.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n\t<div id=\"recipe-41052-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Notes<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Nutrition calculated for one serving and excluding topping options.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"cwp-food-nutrition\">\n\t\t<div id=\"recipe-41052-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Nutrition<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-simple wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">450<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">43<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">21<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">22<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">5<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">13<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">49<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">245<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1.303<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">6<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1.561<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">69<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">61<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">5<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<p class=\"has-tiny-font-size\">Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-call-to-action wprm-call-to-action-simple\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--background);background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground);margin: 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