Ground Beef and Potatoes
Ground beef and potatoes come together in this comforting dish that’s perfect for family dinners. With tender potatoes absorbing the savory flavors of seasoned ground beef, this meal warms both the heart and the stomach. Easy to prepare and satisfying, it’s a crowd-pleaser that invites laughter and connection around the dinner table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 medium russet or Yukon gold potatoes, cubed
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tsp salt (to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper (to taste)
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: finely chop onions and garlic; cube potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onions and garlic until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add ground beef with salt and pepper; cook until browned (5-7 minutes), breaking it apart with a wooden spoon.
- Stir in cubed potatoes and beef broth. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook until potatoes are fork-tender (15-20 minutes).
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary; sprinkle in paprika and thyme. Serve warm garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg