Description
This hearty and flavorful dish of Ground Beef and Potatoes is a comforting one-pan meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. Savory ground beef is cooked with tender potatoes, aromatic spices, and topped with melted cheddar cheese for a satisfying dinner the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef and Potatoes
- 1 lb ground beef (85% lean)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced into ½-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ cup beef broth or water
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil: In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil.
- Cook onion and garlic: Add diced onion and cook until softened. Stir in garlic.
- Cook ground beef: Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up.
- Add potatoes and seasonings: Stir in potatoes, salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, and red pepper flakes.
- Add broth and cook: Pour in broth, cover, and cook until potatoes are tender.
- Melt cheese and garnish: If using, add cheddar cheese, cover until melted, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- You can swap cheddar cheese for Monterey Jack or mozzarella.
- To save time, use pre-diced frozen potatoes.
- Add bell peppers or carrots for extra veggies and color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
