Hearty Ground Beef and Potato Skillet
A comforting and easy one-pan meal featuring seasoned ground beef, tender potatoes, and vegetables, all simmered in a savory tomato-beef broth. Perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- Large skillet or Dutch oven
- Spoon
- Lid
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef lean or regular
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 bell pepper any color, chopped
- 2 Russet potatoes medium, diced into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 diced tomatoes 14.5 ounce can, undrained
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese optional, for topping
- Fresh parsley or cilantro chopped, for garnish, optional
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Dice potatoes, chop the onion and bell pepper, and mince the garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, then drain excess grease.
- Add chopped onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic to the pan and cook until softened and fragrant (3-5 minutes).
- Stir in diced potatoes, undrained diced tomatoes, beef broth, dried oregano, and paprika; season with salt and pepper.
- Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.
- Uncover, adjust seasoning if needed, and if desired, sprinkle with cheddar cheese and cover until melted. Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro if using, then serve hot.
Notes
Adjust spice levels to your preference. For a thicker sauce, cook uncovered for a few extra minutes at the end. This dish is great for meal prep and reheats well.