Description
A comforting blend of crispy potatoes topped with seasoned ground beef or turkey, fresh toppings, and rich flavors, perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium russet potatoes (peeled and diced into 3/4-inch pieces)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey (93/7 lean recommended)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 small red onion (chopped)
- 15 ounces black beans (1 can, drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 medium avocado (diced)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (loosely packed and chopped)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
- Sour cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Spread the diced potatoes on a large baking sheet in a single layer. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Bake the potatoes for 30-35 minutes, flipping at the 15-minute mark until golden brown and crispy.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef or turkey and cook for 7-8 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add chili powder, cumin, and chopped red onion to the meat. Stir and cook for 5 minutes until onion softens.
- Stir in black beans and corn, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until heated through.
- Divide crispy potatoes among 4 bowls, top with 3/4 cup of meat mixture, and sprinkle with cheddar to melt.
- Finish with cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, fresh cilantro, lime wedges, and a dollop of sour cream.
Notes
Customize your toppings as you like and make this recipe vegetarian by using sautéed mushrooms and bell peppers instead of meat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg