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ground beef and potatoes skillet

ground beef and potatoes skillet offers a quick, hearty dinner for families


  • Author: Jake Lylia
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Standard

Description

Discover the ultimate ground beef and potatoes skillet, a fast, budget-friendly one‑pan dinner packed with savory smoked beef, tender potatoes, and aromatic onions. This easy recipe uses simple pantry staples like beef broth, vegetable oil, and garlic, delivering a comforting meal in just 30 minutes. Perfect for weeknight feeding, meal prep, or feeding a family of four, the skillet offers hearty flavors, minimal cleanup, and endless customization options for spice lovers.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 4 medium potatoes, diced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic, sauté until soft.
  2. Add the ground beef, cooking until browned. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Stir in the diced potatoes, and pour in the beef broth. Cover and cook for about 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
  4. Garnish with parsley before serving.

Notes

  • For extra richness
  • finish with a pat of butter. Adjust seasoning at the end of cooking. This dish reheats well and is ideal for meal prep.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 servings
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

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