Description
This Irresistible Chipotle Beef Potato Bowls recipe combines smoky, spicy chipotle-infused ground beef with creamy mashed or roasted potatoes, topped with cheddar cheese, avocado, and fresh cilantro for a delicious and satisfying meal prep option. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep that delivers bold 5-star flavor in just 35 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
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
Potatoes 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
- Heat the skillet: Warm the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat to prepare for sautéing the aromatics.
- Sauté onions: Add the diced onion to the skillet and cook for 3–4 minutes until soft and translucent, developing sweetness.
- Add garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds more to release its fragrant aroma.
- Cook beef: Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned and fully cooked, about 6–8 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary to avoid greasiness.
- Season the beef: Mix in chopped chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly and let simmer for 3–5 minutes so the flavors meld deeply.
- Prepare the base: Warm your choice of mashed potatoes or roasted potato halves and divide evenly into serving bowls.
- Assemble bowls: Spoon the chipotle beef mixture over the potatoes in each bowl.
- Add toppings: Top each bowl with shredded cheddar cheese, diced avocado, sour cream (if using), and sprinkle with fresh cilantro for bright flavor and texture.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve the bowls hot, perfect for immediate enjoyment or to store as a flavorful meal prep option.
Notes
- Use either mashed potatoes or roasted potato halves according to preference; both work well.
- Adjust the number of chipotle peppers for desired spiciness.
- Sour cream and avocado are optional but add creaminess and freshness.
- For a lower fat option, use lean ground beef or turkey and skip sour cream and cheese.
- These bowls store well in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat nicely.
