Description
Mexican-inspired ground beef with potatoes brings hearty comfort to dinner tables with rich, spicy flavors. Warm spices and tender meat combine perfectly, creating a satisfying meal that quickly becomes a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
Vegetables:
- 4 medium potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 green bell pepper (optional, diced)
Seasonings and Other Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder (optional)
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- ¼ cup beef or chicken broth (optional, for moisture)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare a large skillet and warm olive oil or butter over medium heat. Add diced potatoes, gently stirring to ensure even cooking, allowing them to develop a golden exterior and tender interior for approximately 8-10 minutes. Transfer the potatoes to a separate plate.
- Using the same skillet, introduce ground beef and cook thoroughly, systematically breaking the meat into smaller fragments. Continue until the beef achieves a rich, uniform brown color, which typically requires 5-7 minutes. Eliminate any excess rendered fat.
- Create space in the skillet by relocating the beef, then introduce additional olive oil. Incorporate finely chopped onions, minced garlic, and diced green bell peppers. Saute the vegetables until they release their aromatic essence and become translucent.
- Reintegrate the previously cooked potatoes into the skillet, combining them with the seasoned beef and aromatic vegetables. Generously dust the mixture with paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Thoroughly blend to ensure comprehensive seasoning coverage.
- If the mixture appears slightly dry, introduce a modest quantity of broth. Allow the ingredients to simmer gently, enabling the flavors to harmonize and potatoes to reach optimal tenderness.
- Complete the dish by removing the skillet from heat. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley or cilantro, creating a vibrant visual and flavor accent. Serve immediately alongside complementary accompaniments like rice, warm tortillas, or rustic bread.
Notes
- Choose waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold or red potatoes for better texture and even cooking, preventing them from falling apart during preparation.
- Drain excess beef fat completely to reduce greasiness and ensure a cleaner, more concentrated flavor profile in the final dish.
- Adjust spice levels by increasing or decreasing chili powder and cumin to match personal heat preferences or dietary restrictions.
- Consider using lean ground beef (90/10) for a healthier version without compromising the rich, satisfying taste of the recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg