Ground beef and potatoes is a simple, hearty dish—basically a savory skillet meal that’s filling, budget-friendly, and easy to customize.
🥩🥔 Ground Beef and Potatoes (One-Pan Recipe)
Ingredients
- 500g ground beef
- 3–4 medium potatoes (peeled & diced small cubes)
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 2–3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1–1.5 tsp salt (to taste)
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika or chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder (optional)
- 1/2 tsp turmeric (optional)
- 2–3 tbsp tomato paste or 1 chopped tomato
- 1/2 cup water (as needed)
- Fresh coriander or parsley (for garnish)
🍳 Instructions
1. Cook potatoes
- Heat oil in a pan
- Add diced potatoes and fry until lightly golden and almost tender
- Remove and set aside
2. Cook beef base
- In the same pan, add onion and sauté until soft
- Add garlic and cook 30 seconds
- Add ground beef and break it up while cooking
- Cook until browned and moisture reduces
3. Add spices & flavor
- Add salt, pepper, paprika, cumin, turmeric
- Stir well so beef is fully coated
4. Add tomatoes
- Mix in tomato paste or chopped tomato
- Cook until oil slightly separates and flavor deepens
5. Combine potatoes
- Add fried potatoes back into the pan
- Add a splash of water
- Cover and simmer 10–15 minutes until potatoes are fully soft and flavors blend
6. Finish
- Adjust salt and spice
- Garnish with fresh coriander
💡 Tips
- Cut potatoes small so they cook evenly with beef
- Frying potatoes first prevents them from getting mushy
- Let it simmer covered for best flavor absorption
- Add chili flakes or green chilies for extra heat
🍽️ Serving ideas
- With roti, naan, or paratha
- Over rice like a quick bowl meal
- Stuffed in wraps or sandwiches
If you want, I can also give you a spicy Pakistani-style version, a cheesy baked casserole version, or a quick 20-minute one-pan shortcut.
