Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Prep The Potatoes
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and dry the baby potatoes, then cut them into halves or quarters depending on their size. Place them in a bowl.
- Add oil and all the listed seasonings to the baby potatoes. Mix well to ensure all the potatoes are coated evenly with the seasoning mixture.
- Spread the seasoned baby potatoes evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Bake the potatoes in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy.
Make the Meat Sauce
- While the potatoes are baking, prepare the meat sauce. Heat a pan over medium to high heat and add a little oil.
- Sauté the diced onion and pepper in the pan for a couple of minutes until they start to soften.
- Add the ground beef to the pan and cook until it is browned and fully cooked through.
- Stir in the tomato paste and mix well with the beef and vegetables. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Add all the spices listed for the meat sauce and mix once again. Allow it to simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- Pour in the tomato sauce and add the sugar to balance the acidity of the tomatoes. Mix everything well and let it simmer for another 5 minutes.
Let's Melt Some Cheese
- While the meat sauce is simmering, prepare the cheese sauce. In a separate saucepan, heat the milk over low to medium heat.
- Pour in the grated cheese. Stir continuously until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy. Add in the hot sauce & let it thicken for 5 minutes on low heat!
Assemble Everything Together!
- Once the potatoes are done baking, remove them from the oven.
- To assemble, layer the roasted potatoes on a serving platter or baking dish.
- Spoon the meat sauce evenly over the potatoes, covering them completely.
- Finally, pour the cheese sauce over the meat sauce and potatoes, ensuring everything is well covered.
- Garnish with sour cream & chives if desired. Serve hot and enjoy your loaded baby potato nachos! Or meal prep for the week!
