Loaded Potato Traybake with Chili Beef and Cheese

Ingredients

• 2 bags pre-cooked baby potatoes (baby potatoes; patted dry and halved or quartered)
• 1 bag chili spice mix (divided use)
• 300 g ground meat (choice of beef, pork, or mixed)
• 250 g cherry tomatoes (finely chopped; divided)
• 1 can canned corn (rinsed and drained)
• 1 can canned black beans (rinsed and drained)
• 100 g shredded cheese (grated cheese)
• olive oil (for drizzling)
• salt and pepper (to taste)
• water (a splash if needed for the meat sauce)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F) using the fan/convection setting.

2. 2

   Pat the pre-cooked baby potatoes dry with paper towels. Cut smaller potatoes in half and larger ones into quarters.

3. 3

   Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt, pepper, and 1 tbsp of the chili spice mix. Toss well to coat.

4. 4

   Place the potatoes in the oven and bake for 15 minutes until they begin to get crispy.

5. 5

   While the potatoes are baking, brown the ground meat in a pan over medium-high heat until crumbly and cooked through.

6. 6

   Finely chop the cherry tomatoes. Add the remaining chili spice mix and most of the chopped tomatoes to the pan with the meat, reserving a handful of tomatoes for garnishing.

7. 7

   Let the meat mixture simmer for 5 minutes. If the mixture seems too dry, add a small splash of water to create a light sauce around the meat.

8. 8

   Remove the crispy potatoes from the oven. Spoon the meat mixture evenly over the potatoes.

9. 9

   Top the tray with the rinsed corn and black beans, then sprinkle the shredded cheese over everything.

10. 10

    Return the tray to the oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.

11. 11

    Garnish with the reserved fresh cherry tomatoes before serving.

Notes

For a variation, you can add onions, chickpeas, or white beans as suggested by community comments. Ensure the potatoes are very dry before roasting to get the best crunch.

Nutrition per serving

• main course
• dinner
• traybake
• budget-friendly
• quick and easy
• baked
• Mexican-inspired