Description
This Ground Beef and Potatoes recipe is a hearty and comforting one-pan skillet meal perfect for busy weeknights. Featuring tender browned potatoes, savory ground beef, and flavorful herbs, it’s an easy and budget-friendly dish that requires minimal cleanup. Optional cheese and parsley garnish add a delicious finishing touch.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup beef broth or water
Optional Garnish
- Chopped parsley
- Shredded cheese
Instructions
- Cook Potatoes: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced potatoes and cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to brown and soften.
- Sauté Onions and Garlic: Add chopped onion to the skillet and cook for 3–4 minutes until translucent. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute to release its aroma.
- Brown Ground Beef: Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet. Add ground beef to the empty side. Break it up with a spoon and cook until browned, about 5–7 minutes. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
- Combine and Season: Stir the potatoes, onions, garlic, and browned beef together. Season with paprika, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper for balanced flavor.
- Simmer: Pour in beef broth or water, cover the skillet, and reduce heat to low. Let it simmer for 5–8 minutes until the potatoes are fully tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
- Add Cheese and Garnish: (Optional) Sprinkle shredded cheese over the mixture, cover again, and allow the cheese to melt. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- This one-pan dish is ideal for quick, busy weeknight dinners.
- You can add extra vegetables like bell peppers, corn, or frozen peas for variety and nutrition.
- Swap russet potatoes with sweet potatoes for a different flavor profile.
- To keep it dairy-free, omit the cheese topping.
- Ensure to drain excess fat from the beef to reduce grease.
