One Pot Ground Beef and Potatoes
A hearty and easy one-pot meal combining savory ground beef with tender potatoes, perfect for a quick dinner.
Ingredients
Meat
- 1.5 lb ground beef
- 1 lb potatoes (diced)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp cumin
- to taste Salt & black pepper Salt & black pepper
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup water or beef broth
Garnish
- as needed Fresh parsley or green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a skillet with half the butter for 8-10 minutes; season and set aside.
- Sauté diced onion in the same skillet for 5 minutes, add garlic for 1 minute.
- Add potatoes, cook 5-6 minutes until golden, then pour in water or broth and simmer 10-12 minutes until tender.
- Return beef to skillet, stir, heat 4 minutes, then garnish before serving.
Notes
Ensure potatoes are fork-tender before serving for the best texture.