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Ground Beef And Potatoes

This Ground Beef and Potatoes recipe is a hearty, one-pan meal perfect for busy weeknights. Juicy ground beef is sautéed with onions, garlic, and a medley of spices, then tossed with diced potatoes and cooked until golden and tender. It’s comforting, budget-friendly, and easy to customize.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g ground beef (80/20)
  • 600 g Russet potatoes, peeled and diced about 4 medium, into 1 cm cubes
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced (120 g)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, diced (optional) (120 g)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 60 ml beef or chicken broth (or water if needed)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet or sauté pan with lid
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Sharp knife
  • 1 Wooden spoon or spatula
  • 1 Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Prep all vegetables: peel and dice potatoes, chop onion and bell pepper, and mince garlic.
  2. Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add ground beef and cook, crumbling with a spoon, until browned (about 5–6 minutes). Drain excess fat if needed.
  3. Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 3–4 minutes, until softened and fragrant.
  4. Add diced potatoes, salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, and oregano. Stir to combine, making sure potatoes are coated with spices.
  5. Pour in broth or water. Cover the pan tightly with a lid, reduce heat to medium-low, and let the mixture cook undisturbed for 15–18 minutes, stirring once halfway, until potatoes are soft but not mushy. Add a splash more broth if the pan becomes too dry.
  6. Remove lid, increase heat to medium, and cook uncovered for another 3–4 minutes until potatoes brown nicely and liquid evaporates.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning. Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving if desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of cayenne or a dash of hot sauce.
Swap in sweet potatoes or add peas or corn for variety.
Leftovers reheat well for up to 3 days; this makes a great meal prep option.