Want Delicious Meal Preps? Try These Cheesy Beef Taco Potato Bowls ONLY 522 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 medium Potatoes (peeled and diced into ½‑inch cubes)
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (extra‑virgin preferred)
• 4 tablespoons Taco Seasoning Blend (divided: 2 Tbsp for potatoes, 2 Tbsp for beef; store‑bought or homemade (cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, oregano, salt))
• ½ cup Low‑Fat Yogurt (plain, unsweetened)
• 2 tablespoons Light Mayonnaise (reduced‑fat)
• 1 teaspoon Chipotle Chili Paste (smoked chipotle in adobo)
• 1 teaspoon Hot Sauce (your favorite brand)
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• ¼ teaspoon Salt
• ¼ teaspoon Paprika
• ¼ teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1 cup Tomatoes (diced, preferably ripe)
• ¼ cup Red Onion (finely diced)
• ½ cup Bell Pepper (any color, diced)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh Cilantro (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon Lime Juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 tablespoon Grass‑Fed Butter (cut into small pieces)
• 1 pound Ground Beef (80% lean, grass‑fed preferred)
• 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
• 1 cup Low‑Fat Cheese (shredded; cheddar or mozzarella works)

Instructions

1. Dice the Potatoes

   Peel the potatoes and cut them into ½‑inch cubes. Place them in a large mixing bowl.

   Time: PT5M

2. Season and Air‑Fry Potatoes

   Add 2 Tbsp olive oil and 2 Tbsp taco seasoning to the potatoes. Toss until evenly coated. Transfer to the air fryer basket (or a baking sheet) and cook at 200°C (400°F) for 20 minutes, shaking halfway through.

   Time: PT20M

   Temperature: 200°C

3. Prepare Chipotle Yogurt Sauce

   In a small bowl combine ½ cup low‑fat yogurt, 2 Tbsp light mayo, 1 tsp chipotle chili paste, 1 tsp hot sauce, 1 tsp honey, ¼ tsp salt, ¼ tsp paprika, and ¼ tsp garlic powder. Whisk until smooth and creamy.

   Time: PT5M

4. Make Fresh Salsa

   Combine 1 cup diced tomatoes, ¼ cup diced red onion, ½ cup diced bell pepper, 2 Tbsp chopped cilantro, 1 Tbsp lime juice, and 1 tsp taco seasoning in a bowl. Mix well.

   Time: PT5M

5. Cook the Beef

   Heat a skillet over medium‑high heat, add 1 Tbsp grass‑fed butter. Once melted, add 1 lb ground beef and cook, breaking it up, for about 8 minutes until browned. Stir in 2 Tbsp tomato paste and the remaining 2 Tbsp taco seasoning; cook another 5 minutes until the mixture is fragrant and the sauce thickens. Finally, fold in 1 cup shredded low‑fat cheese until melted.

   Time: PT13M

6. Assemble the Bowls

   Divide the seasoned potatoes, cheesy beef, fresh salsa, and a generous drizzle of chipotle sauce into four meal‑prep containers. Garnish with extra cilantro if desired.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

520

Protein

35g

Carbohydrates

45g

Fat

20g

Fiber

5g