Description
A comforting, high-protein skillet meal featuring browned ground beef and roasted potato cubes, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
- 3 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 cup beef broth or water
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Wash, peel, and cut the potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Rinse them in cold water and drain to remove excess starch. Pat completely dry with paper towels.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add potato cubes in a single layer and cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden. Remove potatoes and set aside.
- Add ground beef to the same pan, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook over medium-high heat for 5–7 minutes until browned and internal temperature reaches 160°F. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Push the beef to one side and add chopped onion to the empty space. Cook for 3–4 minutes until translucent, then add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Sprinkle paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper over beef, mixing to combine. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1–2 minutes until slightly caramelized.
- Pour in beef broth or water, deglazing the pan. Fold in the browned potatoes. Cover and simmer for 10–15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Adjust seasoning as needed, let rest for 2–3 minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
Best served straight from the pan. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days, or freeze for up to 2-3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: ground beef, potatoes, protein, one-pan meal, easy recipe