Easy Ground Beef and Potato Skillet
A hearty one-pan meal combining tender ground beef and crispy potatoes, perfect for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 recommended)
- 3 large potatoes, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 piece bell pepper (any color), diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup beef broth or water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Optional Toppings
- to taste shredded cheese
- to taste fresh parsley
- to taste sour cream
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by peeling and dicing your potatoes, chopping the onion, and bell pepper, and mincing the garlic.
Cooking
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks (about 5-7 minutes). If there is excess fat, consider draining it off.
- Stir in the chopped onions, bell pepper, and minced garlic. Cook until they soften (about 3-4 minutes).
- Sprinkle in the paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything thoroughly.
- Toss in the diced potatoes and stir to combine with the beef and veggies. Pour in the beef broth (or water) to help cook the potatoes.
- Cover the skillet and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender and cooked through.
- Serve hot, topped with your favorite garnishes like shredded cheese or fresh herbs.
Notes
This dish can also be served alongside a light salad or steamed vegetables. For variation, consider adding chili flakes for spice or swapping potatoes for sweet potatoes.