Ground Beef and Potatoes
This easy ground beef and potatoes will be an instant family favorite! Cooks in just ONE pan. Top with cheese or eggs for quick, healthy dinners.
Prep: 15min
Total: 35min
Yield: 4
Serving Size: 1 (of 4)
Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 (of 4), calories 387 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 19 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Cholesterol 74 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 5 g
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)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 to 2 teaspoons hot sauce (plus additional for serving (I used sriracha))
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- FOR SERVING: non-fat plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
Instruction:
- Heat the oil in a skillet large enough to hold all of the ingredients over high heat. Once the oil is hot and shiny, reduce the heat to medium, then add the potatoes. Cook, stirring often, until the potatoes are turning golden and becoming tender (they should still be too firm to eat), about 6 minutes.
- Add the beef, onion, and bell pepper. Cook, breaking apart the meat.
- Add the Worcestershire, mustard, smoked paprika, garlic powder, oregano, salt, pepper, and hot sauce (add 1 teaspoon if you prefer only subtle heat, more if you would like it spicier).
- Continue cooking and breaking up the beef, until the potatoes and onions are tender and the meat is fully cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes more.
- Stir in the green onions. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper as desired. Serve hot, topped with Greek yogurt, cheese, over rice, or enjoy it all on its own with a dash of extra hot sauce if you like.
MONGOLIAN GROUND BEEF In 15 Minutes!
FAQ
What is the best way to cook ground beef?
What can I add to ground beef for flavor? Onions, garlic, salt, and pepper add flavor to your ground beef. Adding the green onions as garnish also gives it more flavor.
What can I add to ground beef for flavor?
The calcium-rich properties of milk react with enzymes in the meat to gently soften the proteins. Whole milk (not reduced fat), buttermilk, and yogurt all get the job done – with a special nod to buttermilk and yogurt for their optimal tenderizing acidity levels.
Why do you add milk to ground beef?
Briefly soaking meat in a solution of baking soda and water raises the pH on the meat’s surface, making it more difficult for the proteins to bond excessively, which keeps the meat tender and moist when it’s cooked.
