Here’s a delightful ground beef and potatoes recipe that’s not only scrumptious but also healthy! We’ve combined ground beef, potatoes, and a medley of vibrant veggies like kale, tomatoes, and peppers. The best part? It all comes together in a single skillet, allowing flavors to mingle while minimizing dishwashing duties.
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Get ready to whip up this Ground Beef & Potatoes Skillet!
Who knew that such a simple pairing of ground beef and potatoes could create something so comforting and mouthwatering? In this recipe, we’ve united these two all-time favorites in a single pan and tossed in some extra veggies to give you a wholesome, satisfying meal. Here’s the step-by-step guide to preparing this scrumptious dish:
Active Time: 40 mins | Total Time: 40 mins | Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 pound 90% lean ground beef
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- 3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced (1/2-inch)
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced (1/2-inch)
- 1 poblano pepper, diced (1/2-inch)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bunch lacinato kale, stemmed and roughly chopped
- 2 plum tomatoes, cored and diced (1/2-inch)
- 1 scallion, thinly sliced crosswise (optional)
Directions
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef, cumin, salt, and pepper; cook, stirring often to break up the meat, until evenly browned, about 6 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the beef to a paper-towel-lined plate; do not wipe out the pan. Add 1 tablespoon oil to the drippings in the pan. Add potatoes; cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes begin to caramelize and are tender about 20 minutes. Transfer the potatoes to the plate with the beef.
- Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and poblano; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 6 minutes. Add garlic; cook, stirring often, until aromatic, about 1 minute. Add kale and tomatoes; cook, stirring often, until the kale is wilted and the tomatoes are heated through about 3 minutes. Stir in the beef and potatoes. Sprinkle with scallions, if desired.
