Description
Chopped Cheese Potato Bowls are a flavorful, comforting dish featuring crispy air-fried potatoes topped with savory chopped cheese—a classic mixture of ground beef, melted American cheese, and seasoned sautéed onions. Finished with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, ketchup, and mayonnaise, this recipe offers a perfect balance of textures and tastes in a convenient bowl format.
Ingredients
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For the Potatoes
- 2 lbs Potatoes, chopped into bite-sized pieces (Yukon Golds recommended, but any variety works)
- 1-2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1-2 tsp Fire and Smoke Society Onion Butter Seasoning
- 1-2 tsp Paprika
- 1-2 tsp Black Pepper
For the Chopped Cheese
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Yellow Onion, diced
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Kinder's Buttery Burger Blend seasoning
- 6-8 slices American Cheese (white or yellow)
- 1 lb Ground Beef
Toppings
- Shredded Lettuce
- Diced Tomatoes
- Ketchup
- Mayonnaise
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes: Toss the chopped potatoes in olive oil and season them thoroughly with Fire and Smoke Society Onion Butter Seasoning, paprika, and black pepper to ensure even coating.
- Air Fry the Potatoes: Place the seasoned potatoes in the air fryer basket and cook at 400°F (204°C) for 25 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to crisp the potatoes evenly on all sides.
- Sauté Onions: While the potatoes air fry, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced yellow onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened and lightly browned.
- Cook the Ground Beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet with the onions. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and Kinder’s Buttery Burger Blend seasoning. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spatula, until browned and fully cooked through. Drain excess grease.
- Melt the Cheese: Lay the slices of American cheese evenly over the cooked ground beef in the skillet. Allow the cheese to melt completely, forming a cheesy blend with the beef.
- Assemble the Bowls: Spoon the crispy air-fried potatoes into serving bowls. Top each bowl with the cheesy chopped beef mixture. Garnish with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, a drizzle of ketchup, and a dollop of mayonnaise to finish.
Notes
- You can substitute Yukon Gold potatoes with Russet or red potatoes depending on your preference.
- If you do not have an air fryer, roasting the potatoes in an oven at 425°F (220°C) for about 30 minutes works as an alternative method.
- Feel free to adjust seasoning quantities to taste, especially the spicy or smoky seasoning blends.
- To make it milder, omit or reduce the black pepper and paprika.
- Leftover chopped cheese mixture can be stored separately and reheated for easy lunches.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1/4 recipe)
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
