Description
A hearty, comfort-food skillet meal featuring browned ground beef, savory diced potatoes, and aromatic vegetables all cooked in one pot for easy cleanup and deep flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs (680g) ground beef (80/20 or 85/15 recommended)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 1 large red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 lbs (900g) Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced into ½-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Step: Peel and dice potatoes into uniform ½-inch cubes and soak in cold water to prevent browning and remove excess starch.
- Step: Heat a large, heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat; add olive oil if beef is lean, then add ground beef and cook until browned (7-10 minutes).
- Step: Drain excess fat from the skillet, leaving about 1-2 tablespoons for flavor.
- Step: Sauté diced onion and bell pepper over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, adding minced garlic during the last minute.
- Step: Drain potatoes thoroughly, add them to the skillet, and stir in smoked paprika, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
- Step: Pour in Worcestershire sauce and beef broth, scraping the bottom of the pan to loosen browned bits, and bring to a simmer.
- Step: Reduce heat to medium-low, cover tightly with a lid, and cook for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Step: Remove the lid, increase heat to medium-high, and cook for 5-10 minutes without stirring frequently to develop a crust.
- Step: Adjust seasonings, stir in fresh parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
For best results, use a cast iron skillet to achieve a superior crust on the potatoes. Top with a fried egg for a classic brunch presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg