Description
This Ground Beef and Potatoes recipe is a hearty and satisfying dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. With simple ingredients and easy steps, you can have a flavorful meal on the table in no time.
Ingredients
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Ground Beef:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef (85% lean)
Vegetables:
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 medium russet potatoes (peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes)
Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Other:
- 1/4 cup beef broth or water
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic: Cook until softened, about 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in potatoes and seasonings: Mix well to coat.
- Pour in beef broth: Cover and cook for 12–15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 5–7 minutes.
Remove lid and cook for another 2–3 minutes to evaporate any remaining liquid.
Notes
- For a one-pan meal, try adding diced bell peppers or frozen peas in the last few minutes of cooking.
- This recipe also works well as a taco or burrito filling or served with eggs for a hearty breakfast hash.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
