Description
Hearty ground beef and potatoes skillet delivers a comforting one-pan meal perfect for busy weeknights. Savory ingredients combine for a satisfying dinner you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 medium russet or yukon gold potatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup beef broth or water
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme or italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or green onions, chopped
- Shredded cheese
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a generously sized cast-iron skillet over medium heat, transforming the potatoes into golden-edged morsels through gentle sautéing for 10-12 minutes until they achieve a tender texture. Transfer the partially cooked potatoes to a separate plate.
- Using the identical skillet, introduce additional olive oil and carefully distribute ground beef, methodically fragmenting the meat while allowing it to develop a rich, caramelized brown exterior.
- Incorporate finely diced onion, minced garlic, and vibrant red bell pepper into the browned meat, allowing these aromatics to soften and release their fragrant essence.
- Sprinkle a harmonious blend of paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, and cracked black pepper throughout the skillet, thoroughly integrating the seasonings with the meat mixture.
- Gently reintroduce the previously cooked potatoes into the skillet, cascading beef broth to create a succulent environment, then allow the ingredients to meld and tenderize through a 5-minute simmer.
- Elevate the dish’s visual and flavor profile by generously crowning the skillet with melted shredded cheese, freshly chopped parsley, and optional green onion garnish for a final flourish.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a leaner or vegetarian version that maintains the dish’s hearty flavor profile.
- Par-boil potatoes briefly before skillet cooking to reduce overall cooking time and ensure more even, crispy exterior texture.
- Choose waxy potato varieties like Yukon Gold or red potatoes for better holding shape and preventing mushy texture during cooking.
- Drain excess beef fat after browning to create a lighter, less greasy meal without sacrificing rich taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg