Description
A comforting and hearty dish combining chili, creamy cheese, and crispy potatoes, perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 can chili beans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: sour cream, green onions, jalapeños
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil: In a large skillet, pour in the olive oil and heat over medium heat until it shimmers.
- Cook the potatoes and onion: Add the diced potatoes and chopped onion to the skillet. Cook until crispy and golden brown, about 10-15 minutes.
- Add the ground beef: Push the potatoes to one side, add the ground beef, and cook until browned.
- Combine with chili beans: Mix the beef with the potatoes, pour in the chili beans, and season with salt and pepper.
- Melt the cheese: Reduce the heat to low, sprinkle shredded cheese over the mixture, cover, and cook until melted, about 3-5 minutes.
- Serve hot: Once the cheese is melted, serve topped with optional extras like green onions, sour cream, or jalapeños.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding spices such as cumin, paprika, or chili powder. You can make a vegetarian version by using beans or lentils.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg