Chili Cheese Potato Bake
A hearty and comforting dish that combines crispy potatoes, savory chili beef, and melted cheese.
Equipment
- Air fryer For crispy potatoes.
- Skillet For cooking the beef mixture.
- Oven For melting the cheese.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 5 small/medium potatoes
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 each onion, chopped
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 10 oz diced tomatoes and green chiles, drained
- 15.5 oz chili beans, drained
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 each green onions, chopped
- 1 each sour cream
- 1 each jalapeños
Instructions
- Prepare the potatoes by peeling, washing, and cutting them into cubes. Toss the potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Adjust the seasoning to your taste.
- Cook the seasoned potatoes in the air fryer at 400°F for about 25 minutes, shaking them a few times during cooking for even crispiness.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef with the chopped onion. Season with salt, pepper, onion powder, paprika, and chili powder. Mix well. Once cooked, drain any excess grease.
- Add minced garlic, drained diced tomatoes and green chiles, and drained chili beans to the skillet. Stir and let it simmer for a few minutes while the potatoes finish cooking.
- Combine the crispy potatoes with the beef mixture in the skillet. Top with shredded cheddar cheese. Place the skillet in the oven at 400°F for a few minutes to melt the cheese.
- Sprinkle chopped green onions over the skillet. Serve with sour cream and jalapeños on the side. Enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to adjust the seasoning to your taste preferences. You can add more toppings like avocado, cilantro, or hot sauce for extra flavor.