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Ground Beef and Potatoes

A satisfying one-pan dish featuring savory ground beef and tender potatoes, enhanced with bold seasonings and colorful vegetables. Perfect for busy evenings, it’s easily customized with your favorite toppings.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 red bell pepper finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons hot sauce plus extra for serving (sriracha recommended)
  • 1 small yellow onion chopped
  • 1 pound 93% lean ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and cut into ¼-inch cubes
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt with more to taste
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • For serving: non-fat plain Greek yogurt or sour cream shredded cheddar cheese, cooked brown rice or cauliflower rice, or additional hot sauce

Instructions

  • Warm the canola oil in a broad skillet over high heat until shimmering, then lower the heat to medium and add the diced potatoes. Sauté, stirring regularly, until they begin to brown and soften slightly, around 6 minutes.
  • Incorporate the ground beef, chopped onion, and diced bell pepper into the pan. Cook, using a spoon to break up the meat as it browns.
  • Sprinkle in the Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, garlic powder, oregano, kosher salt, black pepper, and your preferred amount of hot sauce.
  • Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the potatoes are fork-tender, the onion is soft, and the beef is cooked through—approximately 6 to 8 additional minutes.
  • Fold in the green onions, taste the mixture, and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately with your choice of yogurt, cheese, rice, or a generous splash of hot sauce.

Notes

To store: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
To reheat: Warm gently in a skillet over medium-low heat. For a delicious twist, crisp the mixture in the pan and top with a fried egg