Recipes AirfryerAir Fryer Beef, Pepper and Potato Bake
This cozy air fryer beef and potato bake layers seasoned ground beef with sweet peppers, onion and tender potato, topped with cheese until golden and bubbly. It's a hearty, family-friendly casserole made easy in the air fryer.
Think of it as a deconstructed shepherd's-pie-meets-pepper-steak — comforting, filling and simple. Great for meal prep or a no-fuss weeknight.
Ingredients
Instructions
Cook the peppers
Toss the peppers and onion with oil and salt and air fry at 360°F for about 10 minutes.
Add beef
Add the ground beef, break it up, and air fry 8 more minutes until browned.
Layer & melt
Layer the boiled potato slices in a pan, top with the beef-pepper mixture and cheese, and air fry 4–5 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Pre-boiling the potatoes keeps the bake quick and the slices tender.
- Brown the beef well for the best flavor.
- Add a layer of tomato sauce for a saucier bake.
Frequently asked
How is this different from the ground beef and peppers recipe?
This version layers boiled potato slices and cheese into a baked casserole, while the other is a quicker stir-together skillet style.
How long does it take in the air fryer?
About 20–22 minutes total at 360°F, plus a few minutes to melt the cheese.
Can I assemble it ahead?
Yes — build it, refrigerate, then air fry to heat through and brown the top.
