Simple Ground Beef Potato Meal Everyone Loves
This Easy Ground Beef Potato Dinner is a one-pan comfort classic — made with tender potatoes, seasoned ground beef, and savory spices for a simple, hearty, and family-friendly meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 medium Yukon gold potatoes, diced
- ½ onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (optional)
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp dried oregano or thyme
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Optional: ½ cup shredded cheese, chopped parsley
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet. Add diced potatoes, season, and cook 10–12 minutes until golden and fork-tender. Set aside.
- In the same pan, brown the ground beef. Drain excess fat. Add paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add onions, garlic, and bell pepper. Sauté 4–5 minutes.
- Return potatoes to skillet. Stir everything together and cook 2–3 more minutes.
- Top with cheese and cover until melted. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Use lean beef or swap in turkey for a lighter option.
- Add spinach or corn for extra color and nutrients.
- Great for breakfast with a fried egg on top.