Hearty Ground Beef and Potatoes – 6 Cozy, One-Pan Layers
Hearty Ground Beef and Potatoes is a comforting one-pan meal featuring tender potatoes, seasoned ground beef, and savory herbs cooked together until perfectly satisfying.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and cubed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small yellow onion diced
3 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley optional
Instructions
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Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat.
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Add cubed potatoes and cook 8 to 10 minutes until lightly golden. Remove and set aside.
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Brown ground beef in same skillet, breaking apart as it cooks.
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Add diced onion and cook until softened.
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Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
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Return potatoes to skillet and season with paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.
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Pour in beef broth, cover, and cook 10 to 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
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Remove lid for final minutes to allow slight crisping.
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Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Cut potatoes evenly for consistent cooking. Avoid overcrowding pan to promote browning. Store leftovers in refrigerator up to four days.