Description
Hearty ground beef and potatoes casserole emerges as comfort cuisine straight from grandma’s kitchen. Midwestern home cooks embrace this simple, satisfying meal you can master with classic ingredients and straightforward preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (450 grams) ground beef
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Cooking Liquids and Extras:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) beef broth
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet at medium temperature, introducing diced onions and minced garlic. Sauté the aromatics until they become translucent and fragrant, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Introduce ground beef into the pan, crumbling the meat with a wooden spatula. Cook thoroughly until the beef transforms from pink to a rich brown color, ensuring no pink remains, about 6-7 minutes.
- Sprinkle paprika, salt, and black pepper across the meat mixture, stirring to distribute the seasonings evenly and enhance the flavor profile.
- Incorporate diced potatoes and pour beef broth into the skillet. Lower the heat, cover the pan, and allow the ingredients to simmer gently. Cook for 15-20 minutes, periodically checking potato tenderness with a fork.
- Once potatoes reach a soft consistency and liquid has reduced, remove from heat. Optionally, garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a burst of color and additional flavor. Transfer immediately to serving plates while piping hot.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a healthier dish.
- Always dice potatoes into uniform, bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and consistent texture.
- Customize the recipe by adding extra vegetables like bell peppers or carrots for more nutrition and flavor complexity.
- For a low-carb version, substitute potatoes with cauliflower or turnips to maintain the hearty meal’s essence while reducing carbohydrate content.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg