Description
Hearty ground beef and potatoes skillet delivers comfort on a plate, blending simple ingredients into a satisfying meal. Savory seasonings and tender ingredients merge for a quick dinner solution you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (454 grams) ground beef
- 14 cup (59 ml) shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Vegetables:
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped (optional)
- 1 cup frozen peas or corn (optional)
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Warm a spacious cast-iron skillet with olive oil over medium flame, then carefully distribute diced potatoes across the surface. Allow them to transform into golden, crispy morsels through occasional stirring, approximately 10-12 minutes. Transfer the potatoes to a separate plate.
- Utilize the same skillet to brown ground beef, methodically crumbling the meat while cooking. Eliminate any accumulated excess fat to ensure a clean, lean preparation.
- Introduce finely chopped onion, minced garlic, and diced bell pepper into the beef mixture. Sauté these aromatic vegetables until they become translucent and tender, releasing their fragrant essence.
- Sprinkle a combination of paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper throughout the skillet, creating a robust flavor profile. Gently reintegrate the previously cooked potatoes into the meat mixture.
- Incorporate sweet green peas or vibrant corn kernels, allowing them to warm thoroughly and meld with the existing ingredients for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Optional: Cascade shredded cheese across the top of the skillet, permitting it to melt luxuriously and create a creamy, indulgent layer.
- Finish the dish by delicately scattering fresh parsley over the surface, providing a bright, herbaceous garnish. Serve immediately while piping hot, directly from the skillet.
Notes
- Choose waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold for better texture and less falling apart during cooking.
- Pat ground beef dry before cooking to achieve perfect browning and prevent steaming.
- Drain excess fat from beef to reduce greasiness and create a cleaner-tasting dish.
- Customize the skillet by adding different vegetables like zucchini or carrots for extra nutrition.
- For a low-carb version, replace potatoes with cauliflower or turnips to reduce calories.
- Boost protein content by adding a sprinkle of grated Parmesan or crumbled feta cheese on top.
- Make the dish spicier by incorporating red pepper flakes or using hot paprika instead of regular.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg