Description
This Mexican Ground Beef and Potato Skillet is a flavorful and hearty one-pan meal featuring tender potatoes, seasoned ground beef, and vibrant peppers, all cooked together with a blend of Mexican spices and topped with melted cheese and fresh cilantro for a satisfying dinner that’s ready in just 35 minutes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 pound potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste (approximately 1 - 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt)
- 4 ounces diced green chiles
- 2 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- Heat the oil and cook potatoes: Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, swirl to coat the pan and reduce heat to medium. Add the cubed potatoes and stir often. Cook for about 6 minutes until the potatoes begin to turn golden and are starting to become tender but still firm.
- Cook the beef and vegetables: Push potatoes to one side of the skillet. Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula. Add diced onion and red bell pepper. Season with salt and pepper. Continue cooking and breaking apart the beef until it starts to brown and vegetables soften.
- Add chiles, spices, and cilantro: Stir in the diced green chiles, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and chopped cilantro. Mix everything well, combining with the potatoes and beef. Continue cooking for another 6 to 8 minutes until potatoes are fully tender and beef is cooked through.
- Season and add cheese: Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt if needed. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the skillet. Cover or cook for another minute until the cheese melts. Garnish with extra cilantro if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- Use firm potatoes like Yukon Gold or red potatoes for best texture.
- Lean ground beef keeps the dish lower in fat but you can substitute with ground turkey or chicken.
- Adjust chili powder and smoked paprika to your preferred spice level.
- For a dairy-free option, omit the cheese or use a plant-based alternative.
- This skillet meal reheats well and makes great leftovers.
