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Loaded Southwest Potato Bowls


  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: None

Description

Crispy seasoned potatoes topped with savory ground beef and a colorful medley of toppings.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 pounds Yukon gold or russet potatoes, diced into ½-inch cubes
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided (2 tbsp for potatoes, 1 tbsp for beef)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1½ teaspoons ground cumin, divided (1 tsp for potatoes, ½ tsp for beef)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pound ground beef (85% lean recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup frozen or canned corn, warmed
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • ½ cup chopped red onion
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar or Mexican cheese blend
  • ½ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Toss the diced potatoes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon of cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and roast for about 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks until it’s no longer pink and reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
  4. Season the beef with chili powder, remaining ½ teaspoon cumin, onion powder, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), salt and pepper.
  5. Warm the black beans and corn, and chop the bell pepper, onion, and slice the avocado.
  6. Assemble the bowls by layering roasted potatoes, seasoned beef, black beans, corn, bell pepper, red onion, cheese, sour cream, and avocado.
  7. Serve and enjoy with lime juice and optional cilantro on top.

Notes

Don’t overcrowd the baking sheet for crispy potatoes. You can customize toppings as you like.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 550
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: loaded potato bowls, southwest, quick dinner, comfort food, family meal