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Mexican Ground Beef and Potato Skillet

Mexican Ground Beef and Potato Skillet: Quick Family Favorite

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This Mexican Ground Beef and Potato Skillet combines tender potatoes, savory ground beef, and flavorful spices for a perfect weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Skillet
  • 2 tablespoons Avocado Oil Can substitute olive or canola oil.
  • 1 pound Yukon Gold Potatoes Diced into ½ inch cubes.
  • 1 pound Lean Ground Beef 90/10 preferred.
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Diced.
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper Diced.
For Seasoning
  • to taste Kosher Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • 1 can Diced Green Chiles Mild or hot based on preference.
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Powder Adjust for spice levels.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin Essential for flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Regular paprika can be used if necessary.
For Toppings
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Chopped; can be omitted.
  • 1-2 cups Shredded Cheese Cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a Mexican blend.

Equipment

  • 12-inch cast iron skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat the oil in a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes.
  2. Add diced Yukon gold potatoes to the skillet, cooking for 5-6 minutes until golden.
  3. Push the potatoes to the side and add lean ground beef, cooking until browned, about 4-5 minutes.
  4. Stir in diced onion and red bell pepper, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook another 4-5 minutes.
  5. Mix in diced green chiles, chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika; cook for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Combine the potatoes back into the mixture, cooking for an additional 6-8 minutes until tender.
  7. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top; cover for about 1 minute until melted.
  8. Garnish with cilantro and serve hot from the pan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 20mg

Notes

Cut potatoes into uniform sizes for even cooking. Adjust spices according to personal taste and use broth if needed for moisture control.

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