Description
Ground beef and potatoes brings comfort straight to your dinner table, creating a hearty meal that feels like a warm hug from grandma’s kitchen. Perfectly seasoned meat paired with tender potatoes makes this classic dish a quick, satisfying solution when hunger strikes.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
Supporting Vegetables:
- 4 medium potatoes
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Warm 1 tablespoon olive oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat (375°F). Sauté 1 chopped onion and 2 minced garlic cloves until they become translucent and fragrant, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Introduce 1 pound ground beef to the skillet. Crumble the meat thoroughly with a wooden spoon, cooking until it transforms from pink to rich brown, around 5-7 minutes.
- Drain any accumulated fat from the beef to keep your dish lean and clean.
- Fold 4 diced medium potatoes into the meat mixture. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon paprika across the surface. Stir carefully to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Pour 1 cup beef broth into the skillet, stirring gently to combine all ingredients.
- Increase heat to bring liquid to a robust boil, then immediately reduce to low heat (250°F). Cover the skillet with a tight-fitting lid.
- Allow the mixture to simmer quietly for 20 minutes, ensuring potatoes become fork-tender and absorb all the delicious flavors.
- Remove from heat and let the dish rest for 2-3 minutes to settle the flavors.
- Scatter freshly chopped parsley across the top as a bright, aromatic finishing touch before serving directly from the skillet.
Notes
- Make sure to drain the beef fat completely to prevent a greasy dish and maintain a cleaner flavor profile.
- Choose waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold or red potatoes, which hold their shape better during cooking and create a more appealing texture.
- For a low-carb version, swap potatoes with cauliflower or turnips to reduce calories while keeping the hearty essence of the meal.
- Season generously and taste as you go, adjusting salt and pepper to develop a rich, balanced flavor that complements the ground beef.
- Prep Time: 7-11 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Beef
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg