Ground Beef And Potatoes Skillet Recipe
This ground beef and potatoes skillet recipe is a simple, one-pan meal loaded with tender potatoes, seasoned beef, and colorful veggies. Easy to make, it's perfect for a filling weeknight dinner. Add cheddar cheese and fresh parsley for extra flavor!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (preferably lean)
- 4-5 medium potatoes (diced)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 2-3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1-2 bell peppers (diced)
- 2 medium carrots (diced, optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper (or to taste)
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp cumin
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- Handful of fresh parsley (chopped for garnish)
- ¼ cup broth or water
Instructions
- Cook the potatoes: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced potatoes and cook until golden and crispy, about 10-12 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the beef and vegetables: In the same skillet, sauté onions, garlic, and bell peppers until softened. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Combine and season: Add the cooked potatoes back to the skillet. Stir in salt, pepper, paprika, cumin, and Italian seasoning. Add broth or water to help soften the potatoes further, if needed.
- Cheese and garnish: If using, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top and let it melt. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can swap ground beef for ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Add other vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms for extra variety.
- Make it spicy by adding red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg