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One-Pot Hearty Ground Beef and Potatoes Skillet

Ground Beef And Potatoes
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This rustic One-Pot Hearty Ground Beef and Potatoes Skillet transforms simple ingredients into a comforting masterpiece featuring Ground Beef And Potatoes.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 pound potatoes peeled and diced into ¼-inch cubes (I used Yukon golds)
  • 1 pound 93% lean ground beef
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus additional to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons hot sauce plus additional for serving
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • FOR SERVING: non-fat plain Greek yogurt or sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, cooked brown rice or cauliflower rice (or just more hot sauce!)

Instructions

  1. Heat the canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced potatoes and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to turn golden brown and become tender when pierced with a fork.
  2. Add the diced onion and red bell pepper to the potatoes. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften. Season with half the salt and pepper to build flavor from the beginning.
  3. Push the potato mixture to the sides of the pan and add the ground beef to the center. Break it apart with a wooden spoon and cook for 5-6 minutes until no longer pink, gradually incorporating the potato mixture as the meat browns.
  4. Sprinkle the smoked paprika, garlic powder, dried oregano, remaining salt, and pepper over the mixture. Stir thoroughly to ensure the seasonings coat everything evenly and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in the Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and hot sauce (starting with 1 teaspoon and adjusting to your heat preference). Let the flavors meld together for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. If the mixture seems dry, you can add a splash of water or broth to moisten it.
  7. Remove from heat and sprinkle with sliced green onions. Serve hot with your choice of toppings like Greek yogurt, shredded cheddar cheese, and additional hot sauce if desired.

Notes

  • Perfect potato prep: Cut potatoes into consistent ¼-inch cubes to ensure they cook evenly.
  • Don’t rush the browning: Give potatoes their full 8-10 minutes to develop flavor.
  • Layer your seasonings: Adding half the salt earlier builds more complex flavor.
  • Create a flavor pocket: When adding ground beef, allow meat direct contact with the hot pan surface for better browning.
  • Check potato doneness: They should yield easily to a fork before adding Worcestershire and Dijon.
  • Rest before serving: Letting it stand for 2-3 minutes helps flavors settle.

Find it online: https://www.sweethomecook.com/ground-beef-and-potatoes/