Description
Hearty Ground Beef and Potatoes Skillet delivers comfort straight from home kitchens with robust flavors melding perfectly. Savory meat and crispy potato cubes create a satisfying meal that nourishes both body and soul in one simple, delicious pan.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound 93% lean ground beef
Vegetables:
- 1 pound Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/4-inch cubes
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 green onions, sliced
Seasonings and Oils:
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus additional to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 to 2 teaspoons hot sauce (such as sriracha), plus more for serving
Serving Options:
- Non-fat plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Cooked brown rice or cauliflower rice
Instructions
- Prepare a large skillet and heat canola oil over medium-high temperature until it glistens, carefully add diced potatoes and sauté, stirring consistently to ensure even golden browning and softening, approximately 6 minutes.
- Introduce ground beef, finely chopped onions, and vibrant red bell peppers into the skillet, using a utensil to methodically break down and separate the meat during cooking.
- Enhance flavor profile by incorporating Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, garlic powder, oregano, salt, pepper, and hot sauce, carefully calibrating spice intensity to personal preference.
- Maintain consistent stirring and cooking until potatoes become tender, onions soften, and beef reaches complete doneness, typically requiring 6-8 additional minutes of cooking time.
- Incorporate freshly sliced green onions, allowing their bright flavor to permeate the dish.
- Perform a final taste assessment, adjusting seasonings as necessary to achieve optimal flavor balance.
- Transfer to serving plates, optionally garnishing with Greek yogurt or sour cream, sprinkle shredded cheese, and pair with rice or enjoy independently with extra hot sauce for those desiring additional heat.
Notes
- Potato Perfection: Par-boil diced potatoes briefly before skillet cooking for faster, more even golden-brown results without burning.
- Lean Meat Magic: Choose ground beef with 85% or 90% lean meat to reduce excess grease and create a cleaner, healthier dish.
- Spice Flexibility: Customize heat levels by adjusting hot sauce quantity or substituting with red pepper flakes for consistent flavor control.
- Dietary Adaptations: Swap ground beef with plant-based crumbles for vegetarian version or use ground turkey for lower-fat alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg