Beef and Potatoes Skillet
A classic beef and potatoes skillet cooked in one pan with crispy potatoes, seasoned ground beef, and savory spices for an easy comforting dinner everyone loves.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Skillet, One-Pan
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
1 lb lean ground beef
4 medium potatoes, diced (Yukon Gold, red, or russet)
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Optional Add-Ins
1 tsp dried thyme or oregano
1 diced bell pepper
1 cup spinach or kale
½ tsp chili flakes
Optional Garnishes
Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
Instructions
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the diced potatoes with salt and pepper.
Cook potatoes for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and crispy. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Add remaining olive oil to the skillet. Add ground beef and cook for 5–7 minutes, breaking it up, until fully browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
Push beef to one side of the skillet. Add diced onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Season beef and onions with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried herbs (if using), salt, and pepper. Stir and cook for 1–2 minutes to bloom spices.
Return potatoes to the skillet and stir to combine. Cook 2–3 minutes until everything is heated through.
Add optional vegetables and cook until just tender.
Remove from heat, garnish with fresh herbs if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
For extra crisp potatoes, avoid overcrowding the skillet and stir less frequently.
Swap ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
Great for meal prep—stores well in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/beef-and-potatoes-skillet/
