Ground Beef and Potatoes

This ground beef and potatoes is the ultimate meat and potatoes dinner recipe. It's made with thinly sliced potatoes combined with seasoned ground beef and sautéed peppers, all cooked in one skillet! It's a savory and deeply flavorful dish that everyone is guaranteed to love.

The Best Ground Beef and Potatoes

This ground beef and potatoes skillet might be my new favorite potato recipe. It's pretty simple, yet it's loaded with flavor in every single bite. 

It combines seasoned ground beef and potatoes that are cooked in butter until they're crisp on the outside and still fluffy on the inside. Then the entire thing is covered in melty cheddar cheese.

What's not to love about that?!

And in addition to tasting incredible, making this recipe couldn't be easier. You basically just cook the potatoes, swap 'em out for the beef and bell peppers, then add your spices and top the whole thing with the cheese. 

Yup, it's that easy, and everything for this recipe cooks in one skillet!

By the way, since making this ground beef and potatoes is a breeze, you'll have plenty of time to whip up some tasty sides. If you're looking for what to serve with ground beef and potatoes, I think these Texas Roadhouse rolls or Olive Garden breadsticks are the perfect sides.

INGREDIENTS

Now, the ingredient list for this fried potatoes and hamburger skillet is pretty simple. Since most of them are kitchen/pantry staples, you probably have everything you need on hand already!

Anyway, here are all of the ground beef and potatoes ingredients:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1.5lb. potatoes
• 1 large green bell pepper, seeded, sliced
• 1lb. ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 tsp paprika powder
• 1 tsp Italian herbs
• ½ tsp chili flakes
• 1 ½ tbsp tomato paste
• 1 ½ cups chicken stock
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• Chopped parsley, to serve with

Pretty simple stuff, right?!

Oh, and you can use many of these ingredients from this cheesy one pot beef and potatoes recipe to make this ground beef and potato casserole or hamburger potato casserole, so you'll definitely want to give one of those a try next!

INGREDIENT SUBSTITUTIONS AND SUGGESTIONS

While I recommend making this ground beef and potatoes recipe with the ingredients listed above, there definitely are some fun ways to make it your own.

For instance, when it comes to the potatoes, I suggest using Yukon Gold or russet potatoes, but red potatoes will work well too.

And while we're on the topic of potatoes, you could also swap thinly sliced potatoes for diced potatoes instead. Just keep in mind the cooking time for them will vary.

As for additional ingredients, I tend to think this recipe is pretty flavorful as is. That said, if you wanted to ramp up the flavor, then you could add a little Worcestershire sauce, green onions, or even top the finished dish with a fried egg.

HOW TO MAKE GROUND BEEF AND POTATOES

As I mentioned earlier, making this ground beef and potatoes is about as easy as it gets. After all, you can beat a recipe where everything cooks in the same pan.

Anway, let's stop wasting time and get cooking!

STEP 1: PREPARE THE POTATOES

First things first, you'll want to peel the potatoes and slice them to ¼-inch in thickness. And make sure they're all close to the same size. Otherwise, you run the risk of them not cooking evenly.

STEP 2: COOK THE POTATOES

Now, once you've prepped the potatoes, you can heat the olive oil and butter in a saucepot or large skillet.

Once the butter has melted, you can add the potatoes and cook them until they're golden brown on all sides. Depending on the size of your pot, you may want to work in batches. Then as soon as you've cooked all of the potatoes, you can set them aside for later.

STEP 3: COOK THE PEPPERS AND GROUND BEEF

Up next, in the same pot, you'll want to add the bell peppers and cook them until they're slightly translucent and soft. Then, you can add the lean ground beef and cook them with the bell peppers until the beef is fully cooked and nicely browned.

Next, go ahead and add the onion and garlic powder and cook it with the beef and peppers for 2 minutes. Now add a little salt and pepper to the beef mixture, followed by the rest of the spices. Then stir in the tomato paste to combine it with the rest of the ingredients.

STEP 4: SIMMER THE POTATOES

Now that everything is cooking, you can place the potatoes back in the skillet and add the chicken broth or chicken stock. Then cover it with a lid and simmer on low for 10 minutes.

STEP 5: ADD CHEESE AND SERVE

Last but not least, when you're ready to serve your ground beef and potato meal, sprinkle the shredded cheese over top of everything, then put the lid on again and cook until the cheese is completely melted. 

Finally, serve the cheesy ground beef and potatoes with some fresh chopped parsley and enjoy!

HOW TO STORE GROUND BEEF AND POTATOES

This recipe for a ground beef and potato skillet makes about 4 servings, so it's the perfect hearty dinner. And if you're lucky, you might even end up with some leftovers!

Speaking of leftovers, you can transfer the leftover ground beef and potatoes to an airtight container and keep it in the fridge for about 3-5 days.

Alternatively, if you want to freeze the ground beef and potato mix to keep the leftovers even longer, you can store them in an airtight container - or freezer bag - for up to 6 months.

HOW TO REHEAT GROUND BEEF AND POTATOES

When you're ready to enjoy your beef and potatoes again, you'll want to reheat everything.

So, to reheat, I recommend putting the leftovers back into a skillet and cooking them on medium heat, stirring frequently, until they're fully warmed through.

Now, if you're just trying to reheat a single serving, you can microwave your leftovers in 20-second intervals until they're hot.

FAQS ABOUT THIS GROUND BEEF AND POTATOES RECIPE

Do you season ground beef before or after it browns?

You season ground beef after it browns for the best flavor and texture. That way, the seasonings don't draw out any moisture from the beef and cause it to dry out.

What can I add to ground beef to make it taste better?

You can add a ton of things to ground beef to make it taste better. Some great additions are salt, pepper, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, paprika, onion powder, or a garnish of diced green onions.

Do you cook onions and ground beef together?

Yes, you cook onions and ground beef together. You'll first want to brown the ground beef on all sides, and then add the onions in and cook them together.

WRAPPING IT UP

Well, that's how to make cheesy one pot beef and potatoes!

From the flavorful ground beef to the perfectly crisp potatoes and tender veggies, I'd argue that this is one of the best ground beef recipes ever.

The fact that it's so easy to make and everything comes together in one skillet is just a bonus, so this really makes the perfect busy weeknight dinner. 

Anyway, I hope you enjoy this meat and potatoes as much as I do.

As always, if you give it a try, be sure to leave a comment below and let us know how it went!

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