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A close-up of a skillet filled with seasoned ground beef and potatoes, ready to be served.

Hearty Ground Beef and Potato Skillet

This hearty skillet recipe features flavorful ground beef, tender potatoes, and a rich tomato-beef broth. It's a comforting one-pan meal perfect for a satisfying dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef 80/20 recommended
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 Russet potatoes medium, peeled and diced into ½-inch cubes
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 diced tomatoes (14.5 ounce) can, undrained
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • spoon

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the ground beef, breaking it apart, then drain any excess fat.
  2. Add the chopped onion to the skillet and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for one minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the diced potatoes, beef broth, undrained diced tomatoes, dried thyme, and black pepper to the skillet, stirring to combine.
  5. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.
  6. Season with salt to taste.
  7. Remove from heat, garnish with fresh chopped parsley, and serve warm.

Notes

For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic. The cooking time for potatoes may vary based on their size and type; ensure they are fork-tender before serving.