Description
Hearty ground beef and potatoes skillet delivers comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen, promising a satisfying meal that warms hearts. Quick one-pan magic brings families together with simple, wholesome ingredients you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound Ground Beef (use sirloin, chuck, or round)
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 small Onion (finely diced)
- 3–4 Garlic Cloves (minced)
- 1 pound Russet Potato (peeled and cut into roughly 1/2 inch cubes)
- 1 tablespoon Chopped Parsley for garnish (optional)
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt (kosher salt)
- 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 tablespoon Tomato Paste
- 0.5 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 0.5 cup Beef Broth
Instructions
- Prepare a skillet and heat olive oil over medium-high temperature until it shimmers, creating a perfect searing environment for the ground beef.
- Introduce ground beef into the hot skillet, strategically spreading it in a single layer. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper, allowing the meat to develop a rich golden crust without stirring for approximately 3 minutes.
- Aggressively break the beef into smaller fragments, ensuring even browning while continuing to cook for an additional 2 minutes until the meat achieves a deep, caramelized appearance.
- Incorporate diced onions into the beef, stirring continuously for 3 minutes until they become translucent and begin to release their sweet, aromatic qualities.
- Introduce minced garlic and tomato paste, mixing thoroughly and cooking for 1-2 minutes to intensify the flavor profile and create a rich, deep color.
- Gently fold in cubed potatoes, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce, ensuring each potato piece is generously coated with the savory mixture.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and allow the ingredients to simmer for 20-25 minutes, periodically stirring to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Verify potato tenderness by piercing with a fork, and make final seasoning adjustments to elevate the dish’s overall taste complexity.
Notes
- Sear the beef without stirring initially to develop a rich, caramelized flavor that adds depth to the entire dish.
- Choose lean ground beef (90/10) to reduce excess grease while maintaining moisture and preventing a greasy final result.
- Dice potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the skillet meal.
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter, healthier alternative that still delivers robust flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 930 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg