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Ground Beef and Potato Skillet

Delicious Ground Beef and Potato Skillet for Easy Family Dinners

This Ground Beef and Potato Skillet is a quick, comforting meal with a delightful Mexican twist, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Skillet
  • 2 tablespoons Avocado Oil Olive oil also works
  • 3 cups Yukon Gold Potatoes (diced) Can substitute with red or sweet potatoes
  • 1 pound Lean Ground Beef 90/10% or leaner; ground turkey is a good substitute
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion (diced) Shallots can be used instead
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper (diced) Green or yellow bell peppers can be replaced
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper Adjust to taste
  • 1 can Diced Green Chiles Choose hot or mild depending on preference
  • 2 teaspoons Chili Powder Taco seasoning can be an alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin Coriander can be used if needed
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Normal paprika may not provide smokiness
  • 0.5 cup Cilantro (chopped) Substitute with parsley if desired
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese Cheddar, colby jack, or pepper jack recommended; vegan cheese for dairy-free

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add 3 cups of diced Yukon gold potatoes and sauté for 5-6 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Push potatoes to one side and add 1 pound of lean ground beef, crumbling it, along with 1 diced yellow onion and 1 diced red bell pepper.
  4. Cook for 6-8 minutes until beef is browned and vegetables are tender, seasoning with salt and pepper.
  5. Stir in a can of diced green chiles, 2 teaspoons of chili powder, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, and 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika.
  6. Cook for another 2-3 minutes to allow spices to meld.
  7. Gently fold in remaining potatoes, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until tender.
  8. Top with 1 cup of shredded cheese and cover the skillet; reduce heat to low for 2-3 minutes until cheese melts.
  9. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 950mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 75mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3.5mg

Notes

This dish is great for meal prep and leftovers; consider freezing in individual portions for easy meals throughout the week.

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