Here’s a simple, hearty recipe for Ground Beef and Potatoes—comfort food that’s easy to make in one skillet 🥔🍖:
🥘 Ground Beef and Potatoes Skillet
🔹 Ingredients (serves 4)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4–5 medium potatoes, diced small (russet or Yukon gold work best)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp dried thyme or rosemary (optional)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil or butter
- Optional: 1 cup shredded cheese, ½ cup peas or bell peppers
🔹 Instructions
1. Cook potatoes
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat
- Add diced potatoes, season with salt and pepper
- Cook 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and slightly tender
- Remove from skillet and set aside
2. Cook ground beef
- In the same skillet, add onions and garlic, sauté 2–3 minutes
- Add ground beef, breaking it apart
- Cook until browned and fully cooked
- Drain excess fat if needed
3. Combine
- Add potatoes back to skillet
- Sprinkle in paprika, herbs, and additional salt/pepper
- Stir gently and cook 5–7 minutes until potatoes are fully tender
- Optional: sprinkle shredded cheese on top, cover, and melt
4. Serve
- Serve hot as a main dish or side
- Garnish with fresh parsley or green onions
🔹 Tips
- Cut potatoes small for faster cooking
- Add frozen vegetables like peas or corn for extra color and nutrition
- For a slow-cooker version, layer raw potatoes and beef with seasonings, cook Low 6–7 hours
I can also give you a casserole-style ground beef and potatoes recipe that’s baked with cheese and a creamy sauce—perfect for family dinners.
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