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Ground Beef and Potatoes

Ground Beef and Potatoes

Ground Beef and Potatoes is a hearty weeknight dinner made with tender potatoes, savory beef, and melty cheese that the whole family will love!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 452 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet

Ingredients
  

Cooking Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1.5 lbs potatoes any kind
  • 0.5 medium onion finely diced
  • 0.5 medium green bell pepper finely diced
  • 1 lbs lean ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.5 teaspoons seasoning salt
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.125 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 0.75 cup low sodium beef or chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup tomato sauce (marinara or similar)
  • 0.25 cup cream any kind
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
  • fresh chopped parsley or green onions for garnish

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Add the oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat (be sure it has a lid that fits).
  • Cut the potatoes into 1 cm or ½" cubes and add to the pan. Cook 5-6 minutes until light golden and beginning to soften, stirring often.
  • Add the onion and pepper and cook 1-2 minutes until onion is translucent.
  • Add the ground beef. Cook and stir until beef is browned. Drain excess fat or soak up with a paper towel.
  • Stir in the tomato paste, garlic, seasoning salt, Italian seasoning, mustard, pepper and pepper flakes. Cook and stir 1 minute.
  • Stir in the broth, tomato sauce and cream. Bring to a simmer, cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring often, until potatoes are tender.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
  • Remove from heat, uncover, top with shredded cheese and cover just until melted. Serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 452kcal
Keyword beef, cheesy, dinner, Gluten-Free, Ground Beef and Potatoes, potatoes
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