Description
Hearty ground beef with potatoes delivers comfort straight from grandmother’s kitchen, blending rustic flavors into a satisfying meal. Savory spices and tender ingredients create a perfect balance that warms hearts and delights hungry diners.
Ingredients
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Meat:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Potatoes:
- 3 medium potatoes
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Seasonings:
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash and peel potatoes, then dice them into uniform 1/2-inch cubes to ensure even cooking.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering and hot, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Carefully add potato cubes to the skillet, spreading them in a single layer to maximize browning and crispy edges.
- Sprinkle garlic powder over potatoes and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally to achieve golden-brown exterior and tender interior.
- Remove potatoes from skillet and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- In the same skillet, add ground beef and break into small crumbles using a wooden spoon or spatula.
- Season beef with salt, black pepper, paprika, and onion powder, ensuring even distribution of spices.
- Cook beef for 7-9 minutes, stirring frequently, until completely browned and no pink remains.
- Reintroduce the cooked potatoes to the skillet, gently mixing with the seasoned beef to combine flavors.
- Reduce heat to low and allow mixture to warm through for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the dish just before serving for a bright, fresh finish.
- Transfer to a serving platter and enjoy hot as a hearty, one-pan meal.
Notes
- Ensure potato cubes are uniform in size for consistent cooking and texture throughout the dish.
- Pat ground beef dry before cooking to achieve better browning and prevent steaming instead of searing.
- Use a cast-iron skillet for enhanced flavor development and superior heat distribution.
- For a lighter version, swap ground beef with lean ground turkey or chicken and drain excess fat after cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 465
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg