Mexican Ground Beef and Potato Skillet Recipe
This Mexican Ground Beef and Potato Skillet is a hearty and flavorful one-pan meal that’s perfect for a quick and easy dinner. With tender potatoes, seasoned ground beef, and melted cheese, this dish is sure to be a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Potato Mixture:
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 pound potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
Beef Mixture:
- 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
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Swirl to coat the bottom and reduce heat to medium.
- Cook potatoes: Add potatoes and cook for about 6 minutes until golden and tender.
- Add beef: Push potatoes aside, add ground beef, onion, and bell pepper. Season and cook until beef is browned.
- Season and cook: Add green chiles, spices, and cilantro. Cook until potatoes are tender and beef is cooked through.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste and adjust salt if needed. 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 warm tortillas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Mexican, Ground Beef, Potato Skillet, One-Pan Meal, Easy Dinner
