Description
Ground Beef and Potatoes is a hearty, one-pan meal made with simple ingredients like ground beef, diced potatoes, onion, and seasoning. It’s quick, comforting, and perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (85/15 or 90/10 recommended)
- 3–4 medium potatoes (Yukon gold or russet), diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika or smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- Optional garnishes: chopped parsley, shredded cheese, sour cream, hot sauce
Instructions
- Dice the potatoes into small, even cubes. Dice the onion and bell pepper, if using.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the potatoes and cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and mostly tender.
- Add the onion, garlic, and bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Push the vegetables to one side of the pan and add the ground beef. Break it up with a spatula and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Season the mixture with salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano. Mix everything together and cook for another 5 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with chopped parsley or cheese before serving.
Notes
Add frozen or fresh corn, peas, or spinach for extra veggies.Use sweet potatoes for a more nutrient-dense version.Top with a fried or scrambled egg for a breakfast hash.Make it cheesy by adding shredded cheese during the final minutes of cooking.This dish reheats and freezes well, making it ideal for meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/5 of recipe)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
