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!
Loaded Spiced Potato Beef Bowls
Ingredients
Roasted Potatoes
- 1.2 kg All-Rounder Potatoes Diced
- 15 ml Olive Oil
- 4 g Onion Powder
- 4 g Garlic Powder
- 4 g Ground Cumin
- 4 g Sweet Paprika
- 1 g Dried Oregano
- 2 g Dried Chilli Flakes Optional
- Salt & Pepper To Taste
Beef Mix
- 5 ml Olive Oil
- 500 g Beef Mince 10% Fat
- 4 Garlic Cloves Minced
- 3 Spring Onions (Scallions) Sliced
- 8 g Ground Cumin
- 2 g Dried Italian Herbs
- 400 g Diced or Crushed Tomatoes
- 120 g Tomato Passata
- 120 g Mozzarella Cheese Grated
- Salt & Pepper
Garnish
- Sour Cream
- Spring Onion (Scallion) Sliced
- Sriracha Mayonnaise
Method
- Preheat the oven or air fryer to 190°C (375°F). If using an oven, line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Place the potatoes into a mixing bowl, add the olive oil and all the seasonings, and mix to combine.
- Spread the seasoned potatoes onto the lined baking tray and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until soft and golden, mixing halfway through. Remove and let cool. If using an air fryer, cook for 18-22 minutes.
- Place a large high-rimmed pan over high heat, add the olive oil and beef mince, and sear for 6-7 minutes, breaking it apart as it cooks, until browned and cooked through to an internal temperature of at least 71°C (160°F).
- Add the garlic, white root spring onion, ground cumin, Italian herbs, and seasoning to taste. Mix to combine and cook for 1-1½ minutes.
- Add the crushed or diced tomatoes and tomato passata, mix well, reduce the heat to medium, and simmer for 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Scatter the grated mozzarella over the top, allow it to melt, and remove from the heat.
- Evenly divide the potatoes into 5 x 750ml meal prep containers. Top with the beef mince mix and garnish with sour cream, green stem spring onion, and sriracha mayonnaise. Dig in.
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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