Loaded Spiced Potato & Beef Bowls | Easy Meal Prep Recipe for Flavor & Budget
These loaded spiced potato and beef bowls are a hearty, budget-friendly meal prep option packed with bold flavours! Featuring tender spiced potatoes, savoury seasoned beef, and fresh toppings, this easy recipe is perfect for make-ahead lunches or weeknight dinners. Quick to prepare, customisable, and full of protein, it’s a satisfying and delicious way to stay on track with your meals without breaking the bank!
Ingredients
Roasted Potatoes
- 1kg (2.2lb) - All Rounder Potatoes, Washed & Chopped
- 1 Tbsp (20ml) - Olive Oil
- 1 tsp (4g) - Onion Powder
- 1 tsp (4g) - Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp (2.5g) - Ground Cumin
- 1 tsp (4g) - Sweet Paprika
- 1 tsp (2g) - Dried Oregano
- ½ tsp (0.5g) - Red Chilli Powder (Optional)
- Seasoning To Taste
Bolognese Chilli Con Carne Hybrid
- 1 Tbsp (20ml) - Olive Oil
- 500g (1.1lbs) - Beef Mince (Ground Beef)
- 4 - Garlic Cloves, Minced
- 3 - Spring Onions (Scallions), Thinly Sliced & Separated
- 1 ½ tsp (3.5g) - Ground Cumin
- 2 tsp (2g) - Dried Italian Herbs
- 2 Cans (800g - 1.76lbs) - Diced or Crushed Tomatoes
- 120g (4.2oz) - Tomato Passata (Tomato Sauce)
- 120g (4.23oz) - Mozzarella Cheese, Freshly Grated
- Seasoning To Taste
Garnish
- Sour Cream
- Spring Onion (Scallion), Stems
- Sriracha Mayonnaise
Instructions
- Preheat oven or air fryer to 190℃-375℉. If using an oven, line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Place the potatoes in a mixing bowl. Add the olive oil and all the seasonings, mixing to combine.
- Place the seasoned potatoes on the lined baking tray and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, mixing halfway through, until soft and golden. Remove and let cool. If using an air fryer, cook for 18-25 minutes.
- Place a large rimmed pan over high heat, and add olive oil and the beef mince. Sear for 6-7 minutes. Add the garlic, spring onions (scallion), ground cumin, Italian herbs, and seasoning to taste. Mix to combine and cook for 1 to 1 ½ minutes.
- Add crushed or diced tomatoes and tomato passata, mix well, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the stovetop.
- Evenly divide the potatoes into 5x 750ml meal prep containers. Add mozzarella cheese and beef mince over the top. Garnish with sour cream, spring onion (scallion), and Sriracha mayonnaise. Dig in.
Nutrition Guide
The above nutrition guide is based on daily averages and is calculated for a single portion.
Recipe Notes
Loaded Spiced Potato Beef Bowls Storage Instructions
Store in the fridge for up to 3-4 days and in the freezer for up to 3-4 months, both held in airtight containers.
Loaded Spiced Potato Beef Bowls Reheating Instructions
The potato bites can be reheated in a pan over medium heat until hot throughout. Alternatively, the easiest method is to put it in the microwave, in bursts, until hot throughout.
Additional Notes
The potatoes aren’t supposed to be crispy. If we were to cook them that far, they would be hard and chewy upon reheating. Cooking them to a soft point allows them to soak up the sauce from the beef and create a better experience upon reheating.
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