Ground Beef and Potatoes
A comforting and budget-friendly dish combining savory ground beef and tender potatoes, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 medium potatoes peeled and diced
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing
- ½ cup beef broth
Instructions
Preparation
- Peel and dice the potatoes into small cubes, about ½ inch in size.
- Finely chop the onion and garlic cloves.
Cooking
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic, and cook until softened and fragrant, roughly 2-3 minutes.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula, and cook until evenly browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Season the beef with salt, black pepper, and paprika, and stir well.
- Gently fold in the diced potatoes, mixing them thoroughly with the beef and spices.
- Pour in beef broth and stir until well combined.
- Cover the skillet with a lid, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
- Serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh herbs.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days. For longer storage, freeze the dish for up to 3 months.