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Ground Beef and Potatoes

Ground Beef and Potatoes

This easy ground beef and potatoes recipe is a one-pan dinner the whole family will love, delicious topped with cheese or eggs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 387 kcal

Equipment

  • skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 pound potatoes peeled and diced into ¼-inch cubes (Yukon golds preferred)
  • 1 pound 93% lean ground beef
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper diced
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus additional to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons hot sauce plus additional for serving (sriracha used)
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • non-fat plain Greek yogurt or sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, cooked brown rice or cauliflower rice, more hot sauce for serving

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oil in a skillet large enough to hold all of the ingredients over high heat. Once the oil is hot and shiny, reduce the heat to medium, then add the potatoes. Cook, stirring often, until the potatoes are turning golden and becoming tender (they should still be too firm to eat), about 6 minutes.
  • Add the beef, onion, and bell pepper. Cook, breaking apart the meat.
  • Add the Worcestershire, mustard, smoked paprika, garlic powder, oregano, salt, pepper, and hot sauce (add 1 teaspoon if you prefer only subtle heat, more if you would like it spicier).
  • Continue cooking and breaking up the beef, until the potatoes and onions are tender and the meat is fully cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes more.
  • Stir in the green onions. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper as desired. Serve hot, topped with Greek yogurt, cheese, over rice, or enjoy it all on its own with a dash of extra hot sauce if you like.

Notes

TO STORE: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight storage container for up to 3 days. TO REHEAT: Gently rewarm beef and potatoes in a skillet over medium-low heat. (I love to serve leftovers as a hash by re-crisping the ingredients in a skillet, then topping them with a fried egg.) TO FREEZE: I do not recommend freezing this dish, as potatoes can have a mealy texture when thawed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 387kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 26gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 74mgPotassium: 1045mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1484IUVitamin C: 66mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Comfort Food, Easy Recipe, family meal, Ground Beef, one-pan dinner, potatoes
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