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Ground Beef with Potatoes

Easy Ground Beef with Potatoes Recipe – Comfort Food for Busy Nights


  • Author: Jake Lylia
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: None

Description

This easy Ground Beef with Potatoes recipe delivers a comforting, one‑pan dinner perfect for busy families. Tender ground beef, golden diced potatoes, onion, and garlic simmer in a savory broth seasoned with paprika, salt, and pepper, creating a hearty, budget‑friendly meal ready in 40 minutes. Ideal for quick weeknight cooking, it offers balanced protein and carbs, making it a go‑to comfort dish for any home kitchen. Serve it with a green salad or crusty bread for a complete satisfying meal.


Ingredients

Scale
    • 1 lb ground beef
    • 4 medium potatoes
    • peeled and diced
    • 1 onion
    • chopped
    • 2 cloves garlic
    • minced
    • 1 cup beef broth
    • 1 tsp paprika
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 1/2 tsp black pepper
    • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
    • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until translucent, about 3–4 minutes.
  2. Add ground beef; cook, breaking up with a spoon, until browned and no pink remains, about 5–6 minutes.
  3. Stir in diced potatoes, paprika, salt, and black pepper; mix to coat.
  4. Pour in beef broth; bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20–25 minutes until potatoes are tender and sauce thickens.
  5. Sprinkle chopped parsley and serve.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor
  • use butter instead of oil. Leftovers reheat well on the stove with a splash of broth. Nutrition is approximate.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 servings

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