Description
Ground beef and potatoes become a hearty family dinner that brings everyone together around the table. Comfort classics like this one always remind me of home-cooked meals that taste exactly like childhood memories.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 4 large potatoes
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- ½ cup beef broth
Seasonings and Extras:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- ¼ cup fresh parsley
Instructions
- Dice 4 large potatoes into ½-inch cubes and thoroughly pat them dry with paper towels. Crispy edges are key to perfect texture.
- Mince 1 onion and 2 garlic cloves, preparing them for quick cooking.
- Pour ¼ cup vegetable oil into a large skillet. Heat over medium-high heat until oil is shimmering at 375°F.
- Carefully spread potato cubes in a single layer. Cook for exactly 5-6 minutes without moving, allowing a golden crust to form.
- Rotate potatoes and cook another 4-5 minutes until all sides are crisp and golden. Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Drop 2 lbs ground beef into the same hot skillet. Break meat into small crumbles using a wooden spoon.
- Sear beef for 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no pink meat remains and internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Toss in chopped onions and garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until onions become translucent and fragrant.
- Sprinkle 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp paprika over the meat. Stir thoroughly to distribute seasonings.
- Pour ½ cup beef broth into skillet. Allow mixture to simmer for 2-3 minutes, concentrating flavors.
- Gently reintroduce crispy potatoes to the skillet. Fold them into the beef mixture carefully.
- Warm everything together for 2 additional minutes, ensuring even heat distribution.
Notes
- Ensure potatoes are completely dry before frying to achieve maximum crispiness and prevent oil splattering.
- Let beef rest in skillet a few extra minutes to develop deeper flavor and slightly caramelize the bottom.
- Season generously with salt and pepper, tasting as your work to balance flavors precisely to your preference.
- For a low-carb version, replace potatoes with cauliflower cubes or serve over cauliflower rice for a lighter meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 23 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 503 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 471 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 96 mg