Ground Beef And Potatoes Skillet Recipe
This Ground Beef and Potatoes Skillet is a hearty, one-pan meal perfect for weeknights. Made with lean ground beef, diced potatoes, and a blend of spices like paprika and cumin, it’s a simple yet flavorful dish. Optional add-ins like bell peppers or shredded cheese make it customizable, and it’s all cooked together in one skillet for minimal cleanup. Serve it topped with fresh parsley for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 medium potatoes, diced (Russet or Yukon Gold)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup beef broth
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ cup shredded cheese (optional)
- Fresh parsley or green onions for garnish (optional)
Optional Add-ins:
- Bell peppers
- Frozen peas or corn
- Hot sauce or red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up as it browns.
- Stir in diced potatoes, beef broth, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.
- Optional: Add cheese on top and let it melt. Garnish with parsley or green onions before serving.
Notes
- Use Yukon Gold potatoes for creamier texture.
- Adjust spice level with hot sauce or red pepper flakes.
- For a lighter version, swap beef with ground turkey.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg