Description
This Mexican Ground Beef and Potato Skillet Recipe is a flavorful and hearty one-pan dish that combines seasoned ground beef with tender potatoes, tomatoes, and melted cheese. Perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced (optional)
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup beef broth
Potatoes and Garnish:
- 3 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Ground Beef Mixture: Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Cook diced potatoes until golden and tender. Remove and set aside. Brown ground beef in the skillet. Add onion, garlic, jalapeño, diced tomatoes, and seasonings. Return potatoes to the skillet, add beef broth, and simmer.
- Add Cheese and Garnish: Sprinkle cheese over the top, cover, and cook until melted. Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with tortillas, rice, or as a taco filling.
- For extra spice, use chipotle powder or hot sauce to adjust the heat level.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
