Description
Comfort calls with ground beef with potatoes, a classic skillet meal that brings hearty warmth to your dinner table. Sizzling beef, tender potatoes, and simple seasonings create a satisfying one-pan feast your family will devour in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
Secondary Vegetables:
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Pour 2 tablespoons olive oil into a large skillet, warming it over medium heat until it shimmers slightly.
- Drop chopped onion and minced garlic into the hot oil, stirring for 3-4 minutes until they become translucent and fragrant.
- Crumble 1 pound ground beef into the skillet, breaking it into small pieces with a wooden spoon and cooking for 6-7 minutes until no pink remains.
- Tumble 4 diced potatoes into the skillet, stirring to combine with the beef and creating an even layer.
- Pour 1 cup beef broth over the mixture, then sprinkle 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon paprika, and ½ teaspoon dried thyme across the surface.
- Secure a tight-fitting lid over the skillet, reducing heat to low and allowing the dish to simmer for 25-30 minutes.
- Check potatoes with a fork after 25 minutes, ensuring they’re tender and easily pierced.
- Remove lid and give the skillet a gentle stir, tasting and adjusting seasonings if your palate desires more depth.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce excess grease in the final dish.
- Cut potatoes into uniform 1-inch cubes so they cook evenly and have a consistent texture.
- Fresh thyme adds deeper flavor, but dried works well if that’s what’s in your pantry.
- For a low-carb version, swap potatoes with cauliflower or turnips to keep the hearty feel of the meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Beef
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 367 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg