Description
This Ground Beef and Potatoes recipe is a hearty, comforting one-pan meal perfect for a simple weeknight dinner. Tender diced potatoes simmer with browned ground beef, onions, garlic, and flavorful spices in a skillet, creating a savory dish that’s easy to prepare and packed with satisfying flavors. Garnished with fresh parsley, it makes a wholesome main course that’s both delicious and gluten-free.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Liquids
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup beef broth or water
Garnish
- Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the aromatics: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened and translucent.
- Add garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute to release its fragrance without burning.
- Cook the ground beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon or spatula. Cook until browned throughout and no longer pink, about 6 to 8 minutes.
- Season the mixture: Season the beef with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and dried thyme. Stir well to evenly distribute the spices.
- Add potatoes: Incorporate the diced potatoes into the skillet, stirring to combine with the meat and seasonings.
- Simmer: Pour in the beef broth (or water) and cover the skillet. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Reduce liquid: Remove the lid and cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes to allow any excess liquid to evaporate and the flavors to concentrate.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the dish if desired, and serve warm as a satisfying main course.
Notes
- For a crispier texture, uncover the skillet and cook a few more minutes to lightly brown the potatoes.
- Sweet potatoes can be used as a substitute for russet potatoes for a sweeter flavor.
- Ground turkey can replace beef for a leaner, lower-fat version.
