Skillet Beef and Potatoes
A comforting one-pan meal with browned ground beef, tender potatoes, and aromatic herbs, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups diced potatoes
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh herbs (thyme or parsley), chopped
Instructions
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic; cook until soft and fragrant.
- Increase the heat to brown the ground beef; drain excess fat if desired.
- Add diced potatoes and pour in beef broth until partway up the potatoes.
- Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook until fork-tender (about 20–25 minutes).
- Finish with fresh herbs, cracked pepper, and salt to taste.
Notes
For a lighter version, replace half the ground beef with finely chopped mushrooms. Great for meal prep; store leftovers in airtight containers.
Find it online: https://www.pedrorecipes.com/hearty-ground-beef-and-potatoes/