Easy One-Pan Ground Beef and Potatoes Recipe

Ground beef, Yukon gold potatoes, peppers, and seasoning cook together in one skillet.

Ingredients

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

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1.5 lbs Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 cup beef stock or water
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 2–3 green onions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon cumin, divided
• 2 teaspoons paprika, divided
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme, divided
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder, divided
• 1 teaspoon salt, divided
• ½ teaspoon black pepper, divided

How to make it

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef, season with half the spices (cumin, paprika, dried thyme, garlic powder, salt, black pepper), and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned. Transfer to a plate and set aside.

2. In the same skillet, add the cubed Yukon gold potatoes. Season with the remaining half of the spices. Pour in the beef stock or water, cover, and cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender and most of the liquid has evaporated.

3. Add the diced yellow onion and red bell pepper to the skillet with the potatoes. Sauté until the vegetables are softened and aromatic.

4. Return the cooked ground beef to the skillet. Stir in Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard until well combined.

5. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Sprinkle chopped green onions over the top and serve hot.

Tips and serving

Brown the beef to 160°F (71°C) and cook the potato cubes until tender.

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