Ground Beef and Potatoes Recipe
Seasoned ground beef, crispy roasted potatoes, and onions cooked together with fresh herbs. The recipe is designed as a healthy high-protein comfort food meal using lean ground beef, simple spices, and golden pan-seared potatoes. Ideal for easy family dinners, meal prep bowls, and protein-packed weeknight recipes.
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs lean ground beef 90/10 preferred
- 1½ lbs Yukon gold potatoes diced small
- 1 medium onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 small bell pepper optional, diced
Optional Toppings
- shredded cheese
- parsely
- green onions
- cottage cheese
- hot sauce
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add diced potatoes in a single layer. Season lightly with salt and pepper. If using bell pepper, cook with potatoes in this step.
- Cook 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden brown and fork tender.
- Remove potatoes from skillet and set aside.
- Add remaining olive oil and onion to skillet. Cook 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Add ground beef and break apart while cooking.
- Season with smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and ground black pepper.
- Cook until beef is browned and fully cooked.
- Add potatoes back into skillet and stir together.
- Cook another 2–3 minutes to combine flavors.
- Add optional cheese or toppings before serving.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (Approximate Per Serving)
- Calories: 410
- Protein: 32g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fat: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 2g