Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Bold and Flavorful: The chipotle beef is seasoned with smoky spices, giving it a kick of flavor that pairs perfectly with creamy potatoes.
- Comforting and Hearty: The combination of mashed or roasted potatoes with beef creates a satisfying meal that fills you up without weighing you down.
- Easy to Make: This recipe comes together in just 35 minutes, making it an excellent choice for a quick and delicious dinner.
- Customizable: Top your bowl with your favorite garnishes, like avocado, sour cream, or cilantro, for a personal touch.
- Perfect for Meal Prep: This dish reheats well, so you can make it in advance and enjoy it throughout the week.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce (from the can)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 cups mashed potatoes (or 4 roasted potatoes, halved)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream (optional)
- 1 avocado, diced (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Directions
Step 1: Cook the Chipotle Beef
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for about 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until it’s browned and fully cooked, about 6–8 minutes. Drain any excess fat if needed.
- Add chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine and simmer for 3–5 minutes to blend the flavors.
Step 2: Prepare the Potatoes
- If using mashed potatoes, heat them up if needed. For roasted potatoes, halve the potatoes and warm them slightly.
- Divide the mashed potatoes or roasted potato halves evenly into bowls.
Step 3: Assemble the Bowls
- Top each bowl of potatoes with a generous portion of the chipotle beef mixture.
- Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese and let it melt slightly.
- Garnish with diced avocado, sour cream, and chopped cilantro as desired.
Step 4: Serve
- Serve the Chipotle Beef Potato Bowls hot, and enjoy immediately!
Notes
- For extra heat: Add a third chipotle pepper or a dash of cayenne pepper to spice things up.
- Sweet potato twist: Swap out the regular potatoes for sweet potatoes for a slightly sweeter flavor.
- Lean meat option: Use ground turkey or chicken for a leaner alternative to ground beef.
- Meal prep: This dish can be made in advance and reheats well for easy weeknight dinners.
Conclusion
These Chipotle Beef Potato Bowls are a quick, flavorful, and satisfying meal that will become a staple in your recipe collection. The combination of smoky chipotle beef and creamy potatoes makes each bite irresistible. Plus, it’s easy to customize and perfect for meal prep, so you can enjoy this hearty dish all week long!

Irresistible Chipotle Beef Potato Bowls
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner, Meal Prep
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Description
These Chipotle Beef Potato Bowls are packed with bold, smoky chipotle-seasoned ground beef and paired with creamy mashed potatoes or roasted potato halves. Perfectly customizable with toppings like avocado, sour cream, and cheese, this hearty meal is ideal for a weeknight dinner or meal prep. Quick to make, full of flavor, and easy to store, this dish is sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
For the Chipotle Beef:
1 lb ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
1 tablespoon adobo sauce (from the can)
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Potatoes:
4 cups mashed potatoes (or 4 roasted potatoes, halved)
For the Toppings:
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup sour cream (optional)
1 avocado, diced (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the Chipotle Beef
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for about 3–4 minutes until softened.
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Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Stir in ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked, about 6–8 minutes. Drain any excess fat if needed.
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Add chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine and simmer for 3–5 minutes to blend the flavors.
Step 2: Prepare the Potatoes
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If using mashed potatoes, heat them up if needed. For roasted potatoes, halve the potatoes and warm them slightly.
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Divide the mashed potatoes or roasted potato halves evenly into bowls.
Step 3: Assemble the Bowls
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Top each bowl of potatoes with a generous portion of the chipotle beef mixture.
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Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese and let it melt slightly.
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Garnish with diced avocado, sour cream, and chopped cilantro as desired.
Step 4: Serve
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Serve the Chipotle Beef Potato Bowls hot, and enjoy immediately!
Notes
-
For extra heat: Add a third chipotle pepper or a dash of cayenne pepper to spice things up.
-
Sweet potato twist: Swap out the regular potatoes for sweet potatoes for a slightly sweeter flavor.
Lean meat option: Use ground turkey or chicken for a leaner alternative to ground beef.
Meal prep: This dish can be made in advance and reheats well for easy weeknight dinners.