Description
Hearty ground beef and potatoes skillet delivers comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen, blending rustic flavors with simple ingredients. Savory meat and crispy potato edges create a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Vegetables:
- 4–5 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1–2 bell peppers, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
Seasonings and Extras:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.25 cup broth or water
- 1 handful fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare a large skillet and warm olive oil over medium heat, creating a sizzling surface for dicing potatoes.
- Carefully distribute potato cubes across the heated surface, allowing them to transform into golden, crispy morsels over 10-12 minutes. Transfer the perfectly crisped potatoes to a temporary plate.
- Utilize the same skillet to sauté aromatic onions, minced garlic, and colorful bell peppers until they become translucent and tender.
- Introduce ground beef to the vegetable medley, breaking it into small crumbles and cooking until the meat achieves a rich, caramelized brown color.
- Reunite the crispy potatoes with the beef mixture, creating a harmonious blend of textures and flavors.
- Enhance the dish with a symphony of seasonings: salt, freshly ground black pepper, smoky paprika, earthy cumin, and fragrant Italian herbs.
- If the mixture appears dry, introduce a splash of broth or water to ensure the potatoes remain tender and succulent.
- For cheese lovers, sprinkle a generous layer of shredded cheddar across the skillet, allowing it to melt into a creamy blanket.
- Finish the dish with a vibrant garnish of freshly chopped parsley, adding a burst of color and fresh herbaceous notes before serving.
Notes
- Customize potato crispiness by cutting them into uniform, smaller cubes for faster and more even browning.
- Drain excess beef fat after cooking to reduce greasiness and create a lighter dish.
- Use lean ground beef (90/10) for a healthier version without sacrificing flavor intensity.
- Consider alternative protein options like ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for dietary variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg