Description
Looking for an easy dinner idea that checks all the boxes—flavorful, quick, and satisfying? This Easy Ground Beef Potato Skillet is your answer. A one-pan meal made with golden baby potatoes and seasoned ground beef, it’s the perfect comfort food for busy nights. This hearty skillet delivers all the cozy vibes of home cooking with just a few pantry staples. Great for meal prep, quick dinners, or a budget-friendly family meal, it’s one of those recipes that’ll land in your regular rotation. Whether you’re looking for a healthy snack, quick breakfast option, or easy dinner solution, this dish is a winner!
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1.5 pounds baby potatoes, halved
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Wash and halve the baby potatoes. Boil in salted water for 5–7 minutes until just tender. Drain and set aside.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place potatoes cut side down and cook until golden brown, about 8–10 minutes. Remove from skillet.
3. In the same skillet, add ground beef. Cook until fully browned, breaking it apart. Drain excess fat.
4. Add chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until onion is translucent, about 3–4 minutes.
5. Season the beef mixture with smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
6. Return the crispy potatoes to the skillet. Toss everything gently and cook for another 2–3 minutes.
7. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Parboiling the potatoes ensures they cook quickly and get extra crispy in the skillet.
Make it spicy by adding a pinch of red pepper flakes during the sauté step.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: easy recipe, dinner ideas, one-pan meal, ground beef recipe, comfort food