Description
Hearty Country Ranch Green Beans & Potatoes with Beef brings rustic comfort straight from American farmhouse kitchens. Savory meat, garden-fresh vegetables, and rich ranch seasoning create a satisfying meal that connects you to rural culinary traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
Vegetables:
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium temperature and sear ground beef until completely browned, carefully separating meat into small crumbles with a wooden spatula.
- Remove excess fat from the skillet and immediately introduce diced potatoes, stirring thoroughly to integrate with the beef.
- Generously sprinkle ranch seasoning across the beef and potato mixture, then pour beef broth to create a flavorful liquid base.
- Gently layer trimmed green beans across the skillet’s surface, ensuring even distribution throughout the protein and potato mixture.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet with a tight-fitting lid, and allow the ingredients to simmer and meld together for approximately 20-25 minutes.
- Periodically check potato tenderness and green bean texture, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and promote uniform cooking.
- Once potatoes reach a soft consistency and green beans are perfectly cooked, perform a final taste assessment and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper according to preference.
- Transfer the aromatic one-pan meal to serving dishes while maintaining optimal warmth and serve immediately to preserve the dish’s robust flavors and textures.
Notes
- Drain beef thoroughly to prevent excess grease, ensuring a cleaner, more concentrated flavor profile in the dish.
- Dice potatoes uniformly for even cooking, preventing some pieces from becoming mushy while others remain undercooked.
- Consider using lean ground beef or ground turkey for a healthier alternative without compromising taste and texture.
- Fresh green beans provide the best crispness, but frozen beans work perfectly when fresh aren’t available, making this recipe convenient and adaptable.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg