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Loaded Skillet Potato Wedges: Comfort Food Reinvented!

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Course: Main Course
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Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 6 medium Yukon Gold potatoes: The perfect potato for wedges! Yukon Gold potatoes have a creamy texture and a slightly sweet flavor that pairs perfectly with the savory toppings.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil: Used for tossing the potato wedges and promoting crispy browning in the oven.
  • 1 pound ground beef: The savory base of our loaded wedges! Use lean ground beef (85/15) to minimize excess fat.
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped: Adds flavor and aroma to the ground beef mixture.
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced: Aromatic and flavorful, garlic enhances the savory notes of the ground beef.
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder: Adds a warm, earthy spice to the ground beef.
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika: Contributes a smoky depth of flavor to the ground beef.
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin: Adds a warm, earthy note that complements the chili powder and smoked paprika.
  • Salt and black pepper to taste: Essential for seasoning and bringing out the flavors of all the ingredients.
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese: The melty, gooey goodness that binds everything together! Use sharp cheddar cheese for a more pronounced flavor.
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives: Adds a fresh, oniony flavor and a pop of color as a garnish.
  • 1/2 cup sour cream: Provides a cool, tangy contrast to the savory toppings. You can substitute with Greek yogurt for a healthier option.
  • 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast: The secret ingredient for "Umami Dust"! Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy, nutty flavor and a boost of B vitamins.
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder: Enhances the garlic flavor in the "Umami Dust."
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder: Adds a subtle onion flavor to the "Umami Dust."
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper: Provides a touch of heat to the "Umami Dust." Adjust the amount to your spice preference or omit it altogether.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). First, let's get the oven preheated to ensure those potatoes bake up nice and crispy!
  2. Wash potatoes and cut them into wedges. Wash the potatoes thoroughly and cut them into wedges about 1/2-inch thick.
  3. Toss potato wedges with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Arrange them in a single layer in a skillet. In a large bowl, toss the potato wedges with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Arrange the wedges in a single layer in a large, oven-safe skillet. A cast iron skillet works particularly well, but any oven-safe skillet will do.
  4. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and slightly golden. Bake the potato wedges in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until they are tender and slightly golden brown. Flip them halfway through baking for even browning.
  5. While potatoes are baking, prepare the ground beef. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain any excess fat. While the potatoes are baking, let’s prepare the savory ground beef topping. In a separate skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
  6. Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the ground beef. Cook until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the ground beef. Cook until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
  7. Stir in chili powder, smoked paprika, and cumin. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for another minute, stirring constantly. Stir in the chili powder, smoked paprika, and cumin. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for another minute, stirring constantly, to allow the spices to bloom and release their flavors.
  8. In a small bowl, combine nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper to make the "Umami Dust". Prepare the "Umami Dust" by combining nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. This secret ingredient adds a boost of flavor and cheesy goodness!
  9. Once the potatoes are baked, sprinkle the cooked ground beef evenly over the potatoes in the skillet. Once the potatoes are baked, remove the skillet from the oven and sprinkle the cooked ground beef evenly over the top.
  10. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the ground beef. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese generously over the ground beef.
  11. Return the skillet to the oven and bake for another 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Return the skillet to the oven and bake for another 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the potatoes are heated through.
  12. Remove the skillet from the oven and let it cool slightly. Remove the skillet from the oven and let it cool slightly before adding the final touches.
  13. Sprinkle the "Umami Dust" over the cheese and ground beef. Sprinkle the "Umami Dust" evenly over the melted cheese and ground beef.
  14. Top with dollops of sour cream and sprinkle with fresh chives. Top with dollops of sour cream and sprinkle with fresh chives for a final flourish of flavor and visual appeal.

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