Simple Ground Beef & Potatoes for Protein-Packed Dinners
A rustic, protein-packed one-skillet dinner with crispy potatoes and seasoned ground beef. Comforting, quick, and made with just a few pantry staples.
- 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 yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper, to taste
1–2 tbsp olive oil
Optional: chopped parsley, shredded cheese, Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Peel and dice potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes. Soak in cold water for 10 minutes, then drain.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add potatoes and cook undisturbed for 5 minutes. Stir and continue cooking until golden and tender, about 10–12 minutes. Remove from skillet.
- Add ground beef to the same skillet. Cook for 6–8 minutes, breaking it up until browned.
- Stir in onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds more.
- Season with paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Return cooked potatoes to skillet. Stir gently and cook for 3–5 minutes to blend flavors.
- Optional: Add parsley, shredded cheese, or a splash of Worcestershire before serving.
Notes
You can substitute ground turkey or sweet potatoes for variations. Add veggies or cheese as desired.