Description
Looking for a hearty, one-pan meal that’s bursting with flavor and ready in under 40 minutes? This Easy Ground Beef Potato Skillet is the answer. Perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends, it combines golden baby potatoes with savory seasoned ground beef in a skillet that’s both comforting and practical. Whether you’re after easy dinner ideas, a quick skillet recipe, or a budget-friendly comfort food, this one’s a winner. Plus, it’s meal-prep friendly, adaptable, and kid-approved.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 pound ground beef
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1.5 pounds baby potatoes, halved
1/4 cup water or broth
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 3 minutes until soft.
2. Add ground beef to the skillet. Break it apart and cook until browned, about 5–7 minutes.
3. Stir in garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for another minute to release the flavors.
4. Add halved baby potatoes and stir. Pour in the water or broth, cover the skillet, and let it simmer on low heat for 15–20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
5. Uncover and let any liquid evaporate. Let potatoes crisp slightly.
6. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
If using larger potatoes, chop them into bite-sized pieces to cook evenly.
To make it cheesy, sprinkle shredded cheddar on top during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg