Description
This Mexican Ground Beef and Potato Skillet is a hearty and flavorful one-pan meal that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. With tender potatoes, seasoned ground beef, and melted cheese, this skillet dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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For the Skillet:
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 pound potatoes (cut into 1/2 inch cubes)
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, (approximately 1 – 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt)
- 4 ounces diced green chiles
- 2 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
For Garnish:
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- Heat the oil: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the avocado oil. Add the potatoes and cook until golden and tender.
- Cook the beef: Push the potatoes to one side, add in the ground beef, onion, and red bell pepper. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until beef is browned.
- Add seasonings: Mix in green chiles, chili powder, cumin, and cilantro. Cook until potatoes are tender and beef is cooked through.
- Finish and serve: Adjust seasoning, top with cheese, and cook until melted. Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.
Notes
- You can customize the spice level by adjusting the amount of chili powder and green chiles.
- This dish pairs well with a side of rice or tortillas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Mexican, Ground Beef, Potato, Skillet, One-Pan Meal, Easy, Weeknight Dinner
