Description
This Mexican Ground Beef and Potato Skillet recipe is a flavorful and satisfying one-pan meal that combines seasoned ground beef, tender potatoes, and melted cheese. It’s a quick and easy dish perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Skillet:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced small
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce or salsa
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced potatoes and cook until they begin to soften and brown.
- Cook beef and onion: Add ground beef and onion to the skillet, cooking until beef is browned and onion is soft. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Combine ingredients: Stir in potatoes, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add tomato sauce or salsa, cover, and cook until potatoes are tender.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle cheese over the top, cover, and cook until melted. Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- You can customize this dish by adding corn, black beans, or jalapeños for extra flavor.
- Serve with warm tortillas, sour cream, or avocado on the side for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
