Description
Ground Beef and Potatoes bring comfort straight to your dinner table, packed with hearty flavors that satisfy hunger and warm your soul. Grab your skillet and prepare a classic, budget-friendly meal that comes together faster than ordering takeout.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1.5 lbs Yukon gold potatoes
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 1 red bell pepper
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup beef stock
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2–3 green onions
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat (375°F). Break 1 lb ground beef into the pan and sprinkle with ½ tablespoon cumin, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon thyme, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
- Cook the ground beef for 6-8 minutes, continuously breaking it into small crumbles until no pink remains. Transfer to a clean plate and set aside.
- Cut 1.5 lbs Yukon gold potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Place them in the same skillet used for the beef.
- Season potatoes with remaining spices and pour 1 cup beef stock over them. Cover the skillet and simmer for 8 minutes, stirring twice to prevent sticking.
- Dice 1 medium yellow onion and 1 red bell pepper into small pieces. Add to the potatoes and continue cooking for 3-4 minutes until vegetables soften.
- Return the cooked ground beef to the skillet. Pour 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce and 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard over the mixture.
- Stir everything together for 2 minutes to blend flavors and ensure all ingredients are heated through.
- Chop 2-3 green onions and sprinkle on top. Serve the one-pan meal immediately while hot.
Notes
- Invest in a wide, heavy-bottomed skillet to ensure even browning and prevent sticking when cooking ground beef and potatoes.
- Drain excess fat after browning beef to keep the dish from becoming greasy and maintain a cleaner flavor profile.
- For a low-carb version, replace potatoes with cauliflower or turnips to reduce starch while keeping the hearty texture.
- Experiment with different ground meats like turkey or lamb for varied flavor profiles, but adjust cooking times accordingly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-25 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg