Easy Ground Beef and Potatoes Recipe for Quick Weeknight Dinners

Ground beef and diced potatoes make a seasoned one-pan dinner.

Ingredients

Measure the ingredients below before you begin. Optional additions are marked in the list.

• 1 lb ground beef
• 4 medium potatoes, diced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 cup beef broth or water
• ½ cup grated cheese (optional)
• Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
• Sour cream (optional)

How to make it

1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

2. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up into small crumbles as it cooks. Drain any excess fat if needed.

3. Stir in the chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until softened and fragrant.

4. Stir in the diced potatoes, paprika, cumin, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5. Pour in the beef broth or water. Cover the skillet and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the liquid is mostly absorbed.

6. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

7. If using, sprinkle grated cheese over the top of the beef and potatoes, cover, and let it melt for 2-3 minutes.

8. Top with fresh parsley and serve with sour cream if desired.

Tips and serving

Cut the potatoes small enough to cook through and cook the ground beef to 160°F (71°C).

For more ideas, try Easy One-Pan Ground Beef and Potatoes Recipe or Easy Ground Turkey and Potatoes Recipe for Quick Weeknight Dinner.