Description
Hearty Ground Beef and Potatoes come together in a simple skillet meal your family will gobble up in minutes. Comforting and quick, this classic dish delivers pure satisfaction with minimal ingredients and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef (93% lean)
- 1 lb Yukon gold potatoes (peeled and cut into ¼-inch cubes)
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 small yellow onion (finely chopped)
- 1 red bell pepper (finely diced)
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp kosher salt (plus extra for seasoning)
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 green onions (thinly sliced)
Liquid and Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1–2 teaspoons hot sauce (e.g., sriracha, plus extra for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat 2 tbsp canola oil in a large skillet over high heat, then reduce to medium. Add 1 lb diced Yukon gold potatoes (¼-inch cubes). Stir occasionally for 6 minutes until golden but still firm.
- Incorporate 1 lb ground beef (93% lean) with 1 small finely chopped yellow onion and 1 diced red bell pepper. Break beef into small crumbles while cooking.
- Pour 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce and 1 tsp Dijon mustard into the skillet. Sprinkle 2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp kosher salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper. Add 1-2 tsp hot sauce for desired spiciness.
- Continue cooking for 6-8 minutes, ensuring beef is completely crumbled and thoroughly cooked. Ingredients should blend seamlessly and become tender.
- Sprinkle 2 thinly sliced green onions over the mixture. Taste and adjust seasoning with extra salt and pepper if needed.
- Transfer to serving plates. Optional: Top with Greek yogurt, shredded cheddar cheese, or serve alongside brown rice.
Notes
- Brown potatoes carefully to maintain a crisp exterior while keeping the inside slightly firm for the best texture.
- Use lean ground beef to prevent excess grease, which can make the dish feel heavy and less appetizing.
- Experiment with different peppers like jalapeño or poblano to add complexity and personalize the heat level to your preference.
- Let the dish rest for a few minutes after cooking to allow the flavors to settle and blend more deeply, creating a more harmonious taste profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 391 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 730 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg