Description
A savory Mexican Ground Beef and Potato Skillet dish that combines ground beef, potatoes, and spices for a flavorful one-pan meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey for a leaner option)
- 2 medium potatoes, diced (Russet or Yukon Gold recommended)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped (red or green)
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
- Lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Wash and chop the potatoes, onion, bell pepper, and garlic.
- Cook the Beef: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Sauté the Vegetables: Add chopped onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add Potatoes and Spices: Stir in diced potatoes, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Incorporate Tomatoes and Corn: Pour in diced tomatoes and add corn. Mix well.
- Simmer: Cover the skillet and simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- Ground Beef: Substitute with ground chicken, turkey, or a plant-based meat alternative.
- Potatoes: Sweet potatoes can be used for a sweeter flavor.
- Spices: Adjust spices to your heat preference; add cayenne pepper for extra kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg