Papas locas — cheesy loaded potatoes (41 g protein)

Ingredients

• 3 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
• Olive oil (for the air fryer)
• 600 g extra lean ground beef
• 1/2 onion, chopped, and 2 garlic cloves
• 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1 tsp oregano
• 30 g low-fat BBQ sauce
• For the cheese sauce: 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 100 g low-fat cheddar
• A handful of mozzarella
• 150 ml light evaporated milk
• 1 tbsp paprika (for color)
• Chopped parsley, to finish

Instructions

1. Toss the potato cubes with oil and air fry 20 minutes at 200°C (400°F), until golden.
2. Cook the beef with the onion, garlic and spices, then stir in the BBQ sauce.
3. For the cheese sauce, warm the evaporated milk with the cornstarch and paprika over LOW heat, stirring nonstop, then melt in the cheddar and mozzarella until creamy — never stop stirring.
4. Build it: potatoes, beef, a river of cheese sauce, and parsley on top.