Description
Mexican-inspired beef and potatoes skillet delivers hearty comfort with robust flavors from southwest spices. Sizzling cast-iron cooking melds tender meat and crispy potato edges into one satisfying meal readers will crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground beef (in standard units: 226 grams)
Vegetables:
- 4 medium potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold)
- 1 medium onion
- 3 cloves garlic
Seasonings and Garnishes:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, creating an even cooking surface.
- Scatter diced potatoes across the skillet, allowing them to develop a golden-brown crust for approximately 10 minutes, turning occasionally for uniform crispiness. Transfer to a separate plate.
- Reduce heat to medium and sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until translucent and fragrant, releasing their aromatic essence.
- Introduce ground beef to the skillet, breaking it into small crumbles while browning thoroughly. Sprinkle paprika, salt, and pepper to enhance the meat’s flavor profile.
- Gently reintegrate the crispy potatoes into the beef mixture, ensuring even distribution and coating with the seasoned meat.
- Simmer the combined ingredients for an additional 5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and ensuring complete heating.
- Optional: Shower the skillet with shredded cheddar cheese, letting it melt into a creamy layer atop the beef and potatoes.
- Finish by scattering fresh parsley across the dish and offering a side of cool sour cream for added richness and contrast.
Notes
- Swap ground beef for ground turkey or plant-based crumbles to create a lighter, leaner version of this hearty skillet meal.
- Ensure potatoes are cut into uniform, bite-sized pieces for even cooking and crispy exterior.
- Add extra vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for increased nutrition and flavor complexity.
- Use a cast-iron skillet for superior heat distribution and a perfect golden-brown potato crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg