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Mexican Ground Beef and Potato Skillet

Savor the Easy Mexican Ground Beef and Potato Skillet Delight

A flavorful and satisfying Mexican Ground Beef and Potato Skillet recipe that makes an easy weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Skillet
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil olive oil can be used as a substitute
  • 4 cups Yukon gold potatoes, cubed red or russet potatoes can be used
  • 1 pound lean ground beef 90/10% blend recommended
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced can use yellow or white onion
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced green bell pepper can be used
  • to taste kosher salt adjust to your taste
  • to taste black pepper adjust to your taste
  • 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chiles optional hot chiles for more spice
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika can substitute with regular paprika
  • to taste cilantro, chopped optional
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or pepper jack recommended

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the cubed potatoes, stirring often for 5-6 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Push potatoes to one side, add ground beef, onion, and bell pepper. Season with salt and pepper. Stir for 6-8 minutes until browned.
  4. Stir in diced green chiles, chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the mixture, cover, and let melt for about 1 minute.
  6. Garnish with cilantro if desired, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Use a cast iron skillet for even cooking and browning; cut potatoes uniformly for consistent cooking. Avoid overcrowding the pan for better browning.

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