Ground Beef and Potatoes Skillet Recipe
This Ground Beef and Potatoes Skillet recipe is a simple and hearty one-pan meal featuring seasoned ground beef, tender potatoes, and savory spices. Perfect for a quick dinner, this dish is ready in less than 30 minutes and can be customized with your favorite vegetables. It’s a family-friendly, budget-friendly meal that’s sure to satisfy!
- 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
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: shredded cheddar cheese, chopped parsley, or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced potatoes and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden and tender.
- Push potatoes to the side of the skillet and add ground beef and onion. Cook until beef is browned and onions are soft. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in garlic, paprika, oregano, cumin, and chili powder, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add beef broth, mixing everything together. Simmer for 5 minutes until the flavors combine and the liquid reduces slightly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with shredded cheese, parsley, or green onions if desired.
Notes
For extra veggies, add bell peppers, spinach, or carrots. You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg