Description
A quick, one‑pan mexican ground beef and potato skillet packed with seasoned beef, potatoes, red pepper, green chiles, and melted cheese. Perfect for busy families, this easy recipe delivers bold Mexican flavor in 35 minutes, making it ideal for budget‑friendly weeknight meals and crowd‑pleasing dinner tables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 large potatoes, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 can diced green chiles
- 2 teaspoons taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
- Add diced potatoes, red bell pepper, onion, and green chiles; season with taco seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top, cover, and let melt until gooey.
- Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
- For extra crispness
- pat potatoes dry before cooking. Use fresh shredded cheese for best melt. Adjust heat by adding more chiles or a dash of hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pan
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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