Ground Beef & Potatoes: A Simple Skillet Dinner
A hearty one-skillet meal with golden potatoes, seasoned ground beef, and cozy flavors—ready in about 35 minutes. Perfect for weeknights or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb lean ground beef
3 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper, to taste
1–2 tbsp olive oil
Optional: Worcestershire sauce, chopped parsley, shredded cheese
Instructions
- Peel and dice potatoes into ½-inch cubes. Soak in cold water for 10 minutes, then drain and pat dry.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add potatoes and cook undisturbed for 5 minutes, then stir occasionally for 10 more minutes until golden and tender. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, cook ground beef for 6–8 minutes, breaking it up until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add diced onion and cook 3–4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook another 30 seconds.
- Season with paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Return potatoes to the skillet. Stir gently and cook 3–5 minutes to combine.
- Optional: Add a splash of Worcestershire sauce or sprinkle fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Try sweet potatoes or ground turkey for a lighter version. Add cheese or hot sauce for extra flavor.