Ultimate Beef Chili Loaded Baked Potato Bar

Turn dinner into a build-your-own adventure with this loaded baked potato bar. Fluffy baked potatoes are topped with savory beef chili, roasted broccoli and a lineup of fresh and crunchy toppings. Everyone can customize their plate with cheddar cheese, sour cream, diced tomatoes, scallions and crushed blue corn tortilla chips.

This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you want to please a crowd. The chili comes together quickly while the potatoes roast and the toppings are simple to prep. Set everything out family-style and let everyone dig in!

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Ingredients

3 tablespoon Sour CreamView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 cup Cheddar CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

24 ounce PotatoesView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Tomato PasteView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1.5 ounce Blue Corn Tortilla ChipsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Ground BeefView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Beef Stock ConcentrateView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit BroccoliView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit TomatoView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit ScallionsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon Southwest Spice BlendView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon (tbsp) ButterView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 teaspoon (tsp) Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F with racks in the top and middle positions. Wash and dry potatoes. Prick each potato all over with a fork. Wrap each in a damp paper towel and microwave on a plate until slightly softened, 7-8 minutes, flipping halfway.
2. While potatoes microwave, dice the tomato into ½-inch pieces. Cut broccoli into bite-size florets. Thinly slice scallions, separating white and green parts. Place diced tomato in a small bowl and season lightly with salt; set aside. Crush the tortilla chips in their bag.
3. Carefully cut a lengthwise slit into each microwaved potato, stopping about three-quarters of the way through (do not cut all the way). Place each potato on a piece of foil, drizzle with 1 teaspoon oil and season with salt and pepper. Wrap tightly in foil and place on a baking sheet. Roast on the top rack until fork-tender, 20-22 minutes.
4. On a second baking sheet, toss broccoli with a drizzle of oil, salt and pepper. Roast on the middle rack until lightly browned and tender, 15-20 minutes.
5. While the vegetables roast, heat a drizzle of oil in a small pot over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and scallion whites; season with salt and pepper. Cook, breaking up the meat, until browned and cooked through, 4-6 minutes. Drain excess grease if needed.
6. Add Southwest spice blend, beef stock concentrate and tomato paste to the pot. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in ½ cup water. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until most of the liquid has evaporated, 8-10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and cover to keep warm.
7. Carefully unwrap the roasted potatoes. Halve each lengthwise and fluff the insides with a fork. Top each half with 1 tablespoon butter and a pinch of salt. Serve the potatoes alongside the chili, roasted broccoli, cheddar cheese, diced tomato, crushed tortilla chips, sour cream and scallion greens. Let everyone build their own loaded potato.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use sweet potatoes instead of regular potatoes?

Yes! Sweet potatoes work great. Adjust roasting time as needed since they may cook faster or slower depending on size.

What can I substitute for Southwest spice blend?

Mix equal parts chili powder, cumin, garlic powder and a pinch of cayenne for a similar flavor.

How do I make this dairy-free?

Use dairy-free sour cream and cheese alternatives or omit them and add extra toppings like avocado or salsa.