Beefy Queso Loaded Potatoes

Name: Beefy Queso Loaded Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Latin American, American, Mexican
Ingredients: 2 lbs (908 g) ground beef (90/10); 1 cup (227 g) tomato sauce; 1 tsp (3 g) paprika; 1 tsp (3 g) garlic powder; 1 tsp (3 g) cumin; 1 tsp (6 g) salt; 1 tbsp (15 g) oil; 1 small (125 g) zucchini; 1 small (150 g) onion; 2 medium (150 g) poblano pepper; 4 oz (113 g) mushrooms; 1 tbsp (15 g) oil; 2.2 lbs (1000 g) Yukon gold potatoes; 1 tbsp (15 g) olive oil; salt and pepper to tast; ½ cup (113 g) cottage cheese; ¼ cup (28 g) cheddar cheese; ¼ cup (28 g) pepper jack cheese; 3 tbsp (45 g) 2% milk; 1 tsp (3 g) garlic powder; 2 tsp (10 g) chipotle peppers in adobo sauce; ½ tsp (3 g) salt

15 steps

Prep:15minCook:45min

Beefy Queso Loaded Potatoes made up of 90/10 ground beef, potatoes, calabacitas, and a macro friendly queso made using cottage cheese. At 48 grams of protein, this meal is a great way to get more protein in your day.

Updated at: Sat, 05 Oct 2024 20:35:49 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories526.7 kcal (26%)

Total Fat20.6 g (29%)

Carbs35.9 g (14%)

Sugars7.5 g (8%)

Protein49.5 g (99%)

Sodium1172.8 mg (59%)

Fiber6.3 g (23%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

5 servings

Instructions

For the Potatoes

Step 1

Wash and cut 2.2 lbs or 1 kg worth of potatoes into a medium to large dice. No need to peel them, just wash the dirt off well.

Step 2

Add the diced potatoes to a large bowl and season with salt and pepper to your liking, drizzle in 1 tbsp of oil and toss to coat.

Step 3

Spray a large sheet pan with oil and spread the potatoes out over the surface. Roast the potatoes at 400 °F for 25 minutes, tossing halfway through. Cook them until you have achieved your desired level of browning.

For the Vegetables

Step 4

Wash and cut your vegetables. Cut the onions, peppers, and mushrooms into a large dice and the zucchini into a medium dice.

Step 5

Heat a large skillet over high heat and add in about 2 tsp of oil. Add the peppers and onions first and allow them to cook for 3-5 minutes first to develop color. Season them lightly with salt.

Step 6

Create some space in the center of your pan and add an additional 1 tsp of oil and dump in your mushrooms and zucchini. Season lightly with salt and give these a chance to brown.

Step 7

Be sure not to overcook these as it will negatively impact their texture.

For the Taco Meat

Step 8

Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and brown the ground beef in 1 tbsp of oil.

Step 9

Season the beef in the skillet with 1 tsp of salt, garlic powder, cumin, and paprika.

Step 10

Once the beef is 90% of the way cooked, add in ½ cup of tomato sauce. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes to reduce and thicken.

For the Queso

Step 11

Add the cottage cheese, pepper jack, cheddar, chipotles in adobo sauce, salt, and garlic powder to a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for about a minute to melt the cheeses.

Step 12

Add to a blender with 3 tbsp of milk and blend until smooth.

Step 13

Divide the queso out into smaller ramekins to store in each container.