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Bubbling cheesy ground beef and potatoes casserole in a black skillet, topped with fresh parsley and crispy golden edges; hot, homemade, and comforting.

Ground Beef and Potatoes

Hearty one-pan ground beef and potatoes recipe with crispy golden potatoes and savory seasoned beef. Perfect comfort food that's ready in 30 minutes and feeds the whole family on a budget.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Ground beef 80/20 blend preferred
  • 2 lbs Russet potatoes Diced into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 medium Yellow onion Diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 cup Beef broth Low sodium preferred
  • 3 tablespoon Olive oil For browning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper Freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika For color and flavor
  • 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder Enhances flavor
  • 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder Additional depth
  • 0.5 teaspoon Dried thyme Earthy herb note
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce For umami depth
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley Chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 12-inch cast iron skillet Essential for crispy potatoes
  • 1 Sharp knife For dicing potatoes and onions
  • 1 Cutting board Preferably wood
  • 1 Wooden spoon For stirring without scratching
  • 1 Paper towels For drying potatoes

Method
 

  1. Wash and dice potatoes into 1-inch cubes, pat dry with paper towels
  2. Heat olive oil in cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering
  3. Add potatoes in single layer, cook undisturbed 4-5 minutes until golden
  4. Push potatoes aside, add ground beef to empty space, brown 3-4 minutes
  5. Add onions, cook until soft, season with salt, pepper, paprika, powders
  6. Add minced garlic, cook 1 minute until fragrant
  7. Stir everything together, mixing potatoes with seasoned beef
  8. Pour in broth and Worcestershire, add thyme, simmer 8-10 minutes
  9. Remove from heat, let rest 2-3 minutes for sauce to thicken
  10. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately