Here’s a classic Ground Beef and Potatoes recipe 🥩🥔
Simple, hearty, and perfect for an easy weeknight meal.
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp oil or butter
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- Optional: ½ tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- Optional add-ins: peas, carrots, or corn
Instructions
- Cook potatoes
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced potatoes, season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Cook 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly browned.
- Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Brown ground beef
- Add remaining oil to skillet.
- Cook ground beef with onion until browned and onion is soft.
- Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add garlic, paprika, thyme (if using), salt, and pepper.
- Combine
- Return potatoes to skillet.
- Stir everything together and cook 5 more minutes so flavors blend.
- Serve
- Serve hot as-is or with bread, rice, or a simple salad.
Variations
- Cheesy version: sprinkle shredded cheddar on top and cover until melted.
- Southern style: add a splash of beef broth and a little gravy.
- One-pan casserole: transfer to baking dish, top with cheese, bake at 375°F for 15 minutes.
- Spicy: add chili powder or crushed red pepper.
If you want, I can also give you a hamburger & potato casserole, skillet version with gravy, or a slow-cooker recipe.
