Ground Beef and Potatoes Recipe

Large skillet filled with cooked ground beef with onion and diced potatoes.

4.88 from 33 votes

Ground Beef and Potatoes Recipe

Amazingly simple and SO delicious, this recipe for Ground Beef and Potatoes is guaranteed to impress the whole family. Ready in less than 45 minutes, it's weeknight comfort food at its finest.

Prep Time10

Cook Time35

Total Time45

Course: Beef, Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Ground Beef and Potatoes, Ground Beef and Potatoes Recipe, Ground Beef and Potatoes Skillet, Ground Beef Recipes

Servings: servings

Author: Jessica Randhawa

Ingredients

1 pound 90% lean ground beef
2 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 pound potatoes (Idaho or Yukon gold) peeled and chopped into ½-inch pieces
1 large onion diced
4 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon hot sauce like Cholula
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

Brown the ground beef in a large skillet set over medium-high heat until the meat is cooked (optional: season the ground beef with salt and black pepper as it cooks for an additional layer of seasoning). Remove the cooked beef from the skillet to a clean plate and set aside.
Optional -Drain any excess grease from the skillet and wipe clean with paper towels.
Return the skillet to medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add the vegetable oil. Swirl to coat the bottom of the skillet with oil, then add the diced potatoes. Cook the potatoes, stirring when needed to prevent burning, until tender, but still slightly firm - about 12-15 minutes (note: avoid over-stirring as the potatoes may turn mushy).
Add the diced onion and cook until softening and turning translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the garlic, hot sauce, salt, and pepper and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Return the cooked ground beef to the skillet and gently mix with the potatoes and onion. Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Let it cook for 5 minutes or until the beef is heated through
Garnish with minced parsley and extra hot sauce, if desired.

Notes

Delicious additions: frozen & thawed peas and carrots, bell pepper, mushrooms, green onions, and shredded cheese (cheddar cheese and Pepper Jack are the winners at my house).

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