Description
A hearty and flavorful Beef and Potato Skillet recipe that combines tender diced potatoes with lean ground beef and a medley of spices, cooked quickly in a single skillet. Perfect for a comforting weeknight meal served with toppings like Greek yogurt, shredded cheddar, and hot sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 pound potatoes, peeled and diced into ¼-inch cubes (Yukon golds preferred)
- 1 pound 93% lean ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
Seasonings
- 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 more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1-2 teaspoons hot sauce (sriracha recommended)
Garnishes and Serving Add-ons
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Non-fat plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Cooked brown rice or cauliflower rice
- Additional hot sauce
Instructions
- Cook Potatoes: Heat 2 tablespoons of canola oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the diced potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until they become golden and crispy around the edges, approximately 6 minutes.
- Cook Beef Mixture: Add the ground beef, diced yellow onion, and red bell pepper to the skillet. Then stir in Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, garlic powder, dried oregano, kosher salt, ground black pepper, and hot sauce. Continue cooking, stirring and breaking up the beef, until the beef is fully cooked and the vegetables are tender, about 6 to 8 minutes.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in the sliced green onions. Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning with additional salt or hot sauce if needed. Serve the skillet mixture hot, accompanied by toppings such as non-fat plain Greek yogurt or sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and optionally with cooked brown rice or cauliflower rice for a complete meal.
Notes
- The Yukon gold potatoes hold their shape well and develop a nice golden crust, but russet potatoes can be used as an alternative.
- For added flavor, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper or smoked chili powder along with the paprika.
- You can substitute the hot sauce with your favorite brand or type of chili sauce.
- Use lean ground beef to reduce fat content or ground turkey as a lighter alternative.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in a skillet or microwave for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
