Description
This ground beef and potato skillet is a hearty, one-pan meal perfect for any night of the week. Packed with savory ground beef, tender potatoes, and a blend of aromatic spices, this recipe is simple, satisfying, and full of flavor. The dish comes together in a single skillet, making cleanup a breeze. With just a few basic ingredients, you can create a comforting and delicious meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 pound potatoes, peeled and diced into ¼-inch cubes (Yukon gold or Russet)
- 1 pound 93% lean ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 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 more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 to 2 teaspoons hot sauce (such as Sriracha), plus more for serving
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
1. Brown the Beef and Prepare Vegetables
Dice the onion and red bell pepper. Peel and dice the potatoes into uniform ¼-inch cubes. Heat the canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until fully browned. Drain any excess fat and set the beef aside.
2. Sauté Aromatics and Potatoes
In the same skillet, add the diced yellow onion and red bell pepper. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened. Stir in the diced potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to turn golden and a crust forms.
3. Simmer the Skillet
Return the browned ground beef to the skillet. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, garlic powder, dried oregano, kosher salt, and black pepper, mixing to coat everything evenly. Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
4. Finish and Serve
Remove the lid and simmer for another few minutes to allow any remaining liquid to reduce. Stir in the hot sauce and sliced green onions. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Tender Potatoes: To ensure your potatoes cook evenly and don’t stick together, soak the diced potatoes in cold water for 10-15 minutes before adding them to the skillet.
- Boost Flavor: For a richer flavor, deglaze the pan after browning the beef by adding a splash of beef broth. Scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon.
- Thickening the Sauce: If the sauce is too thin, create a slurry by whisking together 1 teaspoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of cold water. Stir this into the simmering skillet and cook for one more minute until the sauce thickens.
- Storing Leftovers: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. To reheat, warm gently on the stovetop or in the microwave. Add a splash of beef broth if needed to prevent it from drying out.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet, Sauté
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 478 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 628mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 99mg
Keywords: Ground Beef Skillet, Potato Skillet, One-Pan Meal, Beef and Potatoes, Weeknight Dinner