Description
Classic ground beef and potatoes skillet delivers a hearty one-pan meal packed with savory comfort. Home cooks will enjoy this simple, satisfying dinner that combines tender ingredients with robust flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 medium potatoes
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 medium onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Garnish and Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Warm the olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers with a gentle glow.
- Introduce ground beef to the pan, fragmenting the meat with a wooden spatula as it sizzles and transforms into a rich, caramel-brown color.
- Sprinkle chopped onions and minced garlic into the meat, allowing them to dance and soften, releasing their aromatic essence.
- Tumble diced potatoes into the skillet, seasoning with salt, pepper, and a dusting of paprika for depth of flavor.
- Cloak the skillet with a tight-fitting lid, letting the potatoes simmer and tenderize for approximately 15-20 minutes, creating a gentle steaming environment.
- Remove the lid, revealing the partially cooked ingredients, and continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes to encourage crispy edges and caramelization.
- Finish the dish by sprinkling fresh parsley across the surface, adding a vibrant burst of color and herbaceous freshness.
- Transfer the skillet directly to the table, serving the meal piping hot and inviting diners to savor the rustic, comforting blend of flavors.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a leaner or vegetarian version that keeps the dish’s hearty flavor profile.
- Choose waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold or red potatoes for better texture and less chance of falling apart during cooking.
- Season boldly with additional spices like smoked paprika or cayenne for extra depth and kick, adjusting heat levels to personal preference.
- Enhance nutritional value by adding diced bell peppers or spinach during the cooking process for more vegetables and nutrients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg