Beef and Potato Skillet Recipe

A hearty one-pan beef and potato skillet recipe made with golden crispy potatoes, seasoned ground beef, onions, and peppers. Comfort food ready in under 30 minutes.

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Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Comfort Food

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 30

Servings: servings

Calories: 480kcal

Cost: $12

Equipment

1 12-inch cast iron skillet Best for even browning and crisp potatoes; stainless steel works too
1 Chef's knife For uniform dicing of potatoes, onion, and pepper
1 Wooden spoon For stirring and breaking up ground beef
1 Cutting board Preferably with a juice groove for easy cleanup
Few Paper towels For drying potatoes before cooking to ensure crispiness

Ingredients

Essential Base Ingredients

1 lb ground beef 80/20 blend for best flavor
4 medium russet potatoes diced into ½-inch cubes
1 large yellow onion diced
2 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil
salt and black pepper to taste

Flavor Boosters

2 cloves garlic minced
1 bell pepper diced, any color
1 teaspoon paprika
0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional

Optional Finishing Touches

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 green onions chopped
2 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
sour cream for serving

Instructions

Dice and dry potatoes, season with salt and pepper.
Heat oil in a skillet, cook potatoes until golden and crispy.
Push potatoes to one side, brown ground beef with seasonings.
Add onion, pepper, and garlic. Cook everything together until softened.
Top with cheddar cheese if using. Garnish with parsley and green onions. Serve with sour cream.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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