Description
This Irresistible Chipotle Beef Potato Bowls recipe combines spicy, smoky chipotle beef with creamy mashed or roasted potatoes for a flavorful and satisfying meal. Perfect for meal prep, it features tender ground beef seasoned with chipotle peppers, cumin, and smoked paprika, layered over comforting potatoes and topped with cheddar cheese, avocado, sour cream, and fresh cilantro. Ready in just 35 minutes, this dish delivers 5-star taste and hearty nutrition, ideal for a quick dinner or make-ahead lunches.
Ingredients
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Beef Mixture
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce (from the can)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Potato Base and Toppings
- 4 cups mashed potatoes (or 4 roasted potatoes, halved)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream (optional)
- 1 avocado, diced (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Sauté Onion: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until soft and translucent, ensuring a flavorful base for the beef mixture.
- Add Garlic: Stir in minced garlic and sauté for an additional 30 seconds to release its aroma without burning.
- Brown Beef: Add ground beef to the skillet. Cook while breaking it apart with a spoon until fully browned and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Drain any excess fat if necessary to keep the dish from being greasy.
- Season the Beef: Mix in chopped chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and let the mixture simmer for 3–5 minutes to meld the smoky, spicy flavors.
- Prepare Potato Base: Warm up mashed potatoes or roasted potato halves until hot. Divide them evenly into serving bowls, creating a hearty base.
- Assemble Bowls: Spoon the chipotle beef mixture evenly on top of the potatoes.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese, diced avocado, sour cream (if using), and chopped fresh cilantro over each bowl for added creaminess, freshness, and color.
- Serve: Serve the bowls hot immediately and enjoy a delicious and satisfying meal perfect for any day.
Notes
- Substitute mashed potatoes with roasted potato halves for a chunkier texture.
- Adjust the amount of chipotle peppers for desired spice level.
- Sour cream and avocado are optional but add creaminess and balance to the spice.
- This recipe is ideal for meal prep; just reheat before serving.
- Use lean ground beef to reduce fat content.
