Description
Quick Ground Beef and Potatoes is a hearty dish with irresistible flavors. Made with ground beef, tender potatoes, and cheese, this one-pan dinner is perfect for busy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 ½ pounds yukon gold or russet potatoes, chopped into ½ inch cubes
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
- 4 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (optional).
- In a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, diced onion, and ground beef. Season with 1 teaspoon salt, minced garlic, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Break up the beef and cook for 5-8 minutes until browned and the onion is softened, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the beef and set aside. In the same pan, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the chopped potatoes, then sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add ¼ cup of water, cover, and cook while stirring frequently until the potatoes are just tender, about 15-20 minutes. Add more water if they begin to stick.
- Once the potatoes are tender, stir in the beef, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and ketchup. If needed, add another ¼ cup of water.
- Mix in half of the cheese, still keeping some to sprinkle on top. Cover and cook until melted, serve warm.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add some red pepper flakes when cooking the beef.
Feel free to substitute cheddar cheese with your favorite type of cheese.
If you prefer a lighter meal, use ground turkey instead of beef.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg