Quick and Easy Beef Potato Recipe for Any Night
A hearty one-pan dinner of seasoned ground beef, tender potatoes, and optional cheese — perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (85/15)
- 3–4 medium russet or Yukon gold potatoes, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- ½ cup beef broth or water
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: ½–1 cup shredded cheese, bell pepper, parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain fat and set aside.
- In the same skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onion and garlic (and bell pepper if using) until softened.
- Add diced potatoes, seasonings, and broth. Cover and cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender.
- Return beef to pan and stir. Cook uncovered for 3–5 more minutes.
- Optional: Sprinkle cheese on top and cover until melted.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Add frozen vegetables or beans for variation.
- Top with eggs for a breakfast-style twist.
- Keeps well for meal prep and reheating.