Ground Beef and Potatoes Recipe That’s Hearty, Easy, and Budget-Friendly
Ground Beef and Potatoes is a hearty skillet meal made with seasoned beef, crispy potatoes, onions, and garlic. It’s a comforting, budget-friendly dish that comes together in one pan.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
1 pound ground beef
3 medium potatoes, diced
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional: parsley or chives for garnish
Instructions
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Dice potatoes into ½-inch cubes.
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In a skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat. Drain fat and set aside.
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In the same skillet, heat oil or butter. Add potatoes and cook 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and tender.
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Add onion, cook 3–4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute more.
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Return beef to skillet. Add paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
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Cook 2–3 more minutes to blend flavors.
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Garnish and serve hot.
Notes
Use cast iron for best browning.
Add cheese or veggies for variation.
Reheats well for meal prep.