Description
A quick, one‑pan dinner featuring seasoned ground beef, golden potatoes, and a rich tomato‑broth sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 lean‑to‑fat ratio)
- 3 medium potatoes
- diced into ½‑inch cubes
- 1 large onion
- finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic
- minced
- 1 bell pepper (any color)
- diced
- 1 cup tomato sauce (no added sugar)
- ½ cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- to taste
- ½ cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium‑high heat. Add diced potatoes, season with salt, and cook 8‑10 minutes until golden.,Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic; sauté 3‑4 minutes until softened.,Push vegetables aside, add ground beef, season with paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper; brown 5‑6 minutes.,Stir in tomato sauce and beef broth, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15‑20 minutes until potatoes are tender.,Uncover, adjust seasoning, sprinkle cheese if using, cover for 2‑3 minutes to melt cheese.,Remove from heat, let rest 2 minutes.,Serve hot, optionally garnished with parsley, alongside a green salad or crusty bread.
Notes
- Nutrition is approximate. Adjust seasoning to taste. Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
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