Here’s a simple, comforting Ground Beef and Potato skillet recipe — fast, flavorful, and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
🥔 Ground Beef and Potatoes Skillet
⭐ Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb potatoes (russet or Yukon gold), diced into small cubes
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 green bell pepper (optional), diced
- 2 tbsp oil or butter
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme or oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: ½ cup shredded cheese
- Optional garnish: chopped parsley or green onions
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prep potatoes
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced potatoes, season lightly with salt and pepper, and cook 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly browned.
- Remove potatoes from skillet and set aside.
2. Cook ground beef
- In the same skillet, add remaining oil.
- Sauté onions (and bell pepper if using) until soft.
- Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking up any clumps.
- Season with smoked paprika, thyme/oregano, salt, and pepper.
3. Combine
- Return potatoes to the skillet and mix with the beef.
- Cook 2–3 more minutes so flavors meld.
- Optional: sprinkle shredded cheese on top and cover until melted.
4. Serve
- Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions.
- Serve hot with a simple side salad or steamed veggies.
⭐ Variations
- Spicy version: Add ½ tsp chili powder or red pepper flakes.
- Creamy version: Stir in ¼ cup sour cream or cream cheese at the end.
- One-pan dinner: Add carrots, peas, or corn with the potatoes for a complete meal.
- Casserole version: Layer in a baking dish, top with cheese, and bake 15 minutes at 375°F.
If you want, I can give a fast 20-minute version that’s even easier and perfect for weeknights. Do you want me to do that?
