Mexican Ground Beef and Potato Skillet
A delightful one-pan meal combining savory ground beef, golden potatoes, and spices, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
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 each red bell pepper, diced
- 1-1.5 teaspoons Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 4 ounces diced green chiles
- 2.5 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the cubed potatoes and cook for about 6 minutes until golden and tender.
- Push the potatoes to one side of the skillet and add the ground beef; crumble and cook until browned.
- Incorporate the diced onion and red bell pepper; season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in the green chiles, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and cilantro.
- Mix everything together and continue cooking for another 6-8 minutes until fully cooked.
- Top with shredded cheese and cover until melted.
Notes
Serve hot, garnished with additional cilantro. Pair with a green salad or warm tortillas for a complete meal. Consider serving with guacamole or sour cream for added flavor.