Description
This Mexican Ground Beef and Potato Skillet is a hearty and flavorful one-pan meal that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. With a blend of spices, tender potatoes, and cheesy goodness, this dish is sure to satisfy your comfort food cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 3 medium russet potatoes (peeled and diced small)
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 1 green bell pepper (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- ½ cup water
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- Chopped cilantro and lime wedges for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Potatoes: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Cook diced potatoes until golden and nearly tender, about 8–10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Cook Ground Beef: In the same skillet, add remaining oil and cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add Vegetables: Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until softened, about 3–4 minutes.
- Season and Simmer: Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Add tomato sauce, water, and return potatoes to the pan. Cover and simmer for 8–10 minutes.
- Finish with Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top and melt for 1–2 minutes. Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- For extra heat, add a diced jalapeño or hot sauce.
- You can substitute sweet potatoes for a slightly sweeter twist.
- This dish is great as a taco filling or served with warm tortillas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
