Description
Hearty ground beef and potatoes skillet delivers comfort straight from Midwestern kitchens, blending rustic flavors with simple ingredients. Home cooks savor this one-pan meal that combines seasoned beef, tender potatoes, and rich spices in a satisfying culinary experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef (sirloin, chuck, or round)
Vegetables:
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/2 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Warm a generously sized cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, adding a thin layer of cooking oil to prevent sticking.
- Introduce ground beef to the hot surface, breaking it into crumbly pieces while seasoning with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Cook the meat until it develops a rich, caramel-brown color and releases its savory juices, approximately 6-8 minutes.
- Incorporate finely chopped onions and minced garlic, sautéing until the aromatics become translucent and fragrant.
- Drizzle tangy Worcestershire sauce and stir in robust tomato paste, creating a deeply flavored base for the dish.
- Gently fold in cubed potatoes, ensuring they’re evenly distributed throughout the meat mixture.
- Pour beef broth into the skillet, creating a moisture-rich environment for the ingredients to meld together.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and allow the potatoes to steam and tenderize for 15-20 minutes, occasionally stirring to prevent scorching.
- Once potatoes reach a fork-tender consistency, remove the lid and let any excess liquid evaporate.
- Finish the skillet by sprinkling freshly chopped parsley or your preferred herbs for a burst of color and freshness.
- Serve piping hot directly from the skillet, offering a rustic and comforting meal.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by using high-quality ground beef with slightly higher fat content for juicier results.
- Dice potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the skillet.
- For a healthier version, substitute ground beef with lean ground turkey or plant-based meat alternatives.
- Boost nutritional value by adding extra vegetables like bell peppers or carrots during the cooking process.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 395 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg