Description
Whip up this Mexican Ground Beef and Potato Skillet for a quick, satisfying dinner that’ll become your new weeknight favorite. Packed with bold flavors and hearty ingredients, your family will devour this one-pan meal in minutes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 3 cups diced yellow potatoes
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons taco seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
Seasoning:
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Optional Toppings:
- Shredded cheese
- Chopped cilantro
- Avocado slices
- Hot sauce
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Spread 3 cups of diced potatoes in a single layer, allowing them to develop a golden crust for 5-6 minutes without moving.
- Stir the potatoes and continue cooking for another 8-10 minutes until they turn crispy and golden brown. Add extra oil if the pan seems dry. Transfer potatoes to a separate plate.
- In the same skillet, place 1 pound of ground beef and cook at medium heat. Break the meat into small crumbles as it browns.
- Drain any excess grease from the beef if the pan looks too oily. Add 1 chopped yellow onion and 1 diced green bell pepper to the skillet.
- Sauté the vegetables with the beef for 4-5 minutes until the onions become translucent and soft.
- Sprinkle 2 teaspoons taco seasoning, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon paprika, salt, and black pepper over the mixture. Stir thoroughly to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Return the crispy potatoes to the skillet and gently mix with the beef and vegetable mixture. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes to marry the flavors and ensure everything is heated through.
- Taste the skillet and adjust seasonings as needed. Top with shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, avocado slices, or hot sauce before serving.
Notes
- Always crisp potatoes in a single layer to ensure golden, crunchy edges that add amazing texture to the skillet.
- Drain excess beef grease completely to prevent a greasy final dish and let the seasonings shine through.
- Consider swapping ground beef for ground turkey or plant-based crumbles to make the recipe lighter and more diet-friendly.
- For extra heat, sprinkle red pepper flakes or add diced jalapeños when sautéing vegetables to boost the Mexican-inspired flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-26 minutes
- Category: One-Skillet
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg