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Mexican Ground Beef and Potato Skillet

Mexican Ground Beef and Potato Skillet Your New Family Favorite

This Mexican Ground Beef and Potato Skillet is a quick, family-friendly dish that combines savory ground beef, Yukon gold potatoes, and vibrant vegetables for a delicious one-pan meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Skillet
  • 2 tablespoons Avocado Oil Can be substituted with olive oil or vegetable oil.
  • 4 cups Yukon Gold Potatoes Diced.
  • 1 pound Lean Ground Beef 90/10% lean recommended.
  • 1 Yellow Onion Chopped.
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper Diced.
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper To taste.
  • 1 4-ounce can Diced Green Chiles Choose mild or hot as preferred.
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Powder Taco seasoning makes a great substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
For Topping and Garnish
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese Cheddar or pepper jack recommended.
  • Chopped Cilantro Omit if not liked.

Equipment

  • large cast iron skillet

Method
 

Step-By-Step Instructions
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for about 1-2 minutes. Add 4 cups of diced Yukon gold potatoes and sauté for about 5-6 minutes until golden brown and slightly tender.
  2. Push potatoes to one side and add 1 pound of lean ground beef, breaking it apart. Add 1 chopped yellow onion and 1 diced red bell pepper, seasoning with 1 teaspoon of kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Cook for 6-8 minutes until beef is browned and veggies are soft.
  3. Stir in 1 can of diced green chiles, 1 tablespoon of chili powder, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, and 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika. Mix well and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
  4. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheese on top, cover, and cook on low heat for about 1 minute or until melted. Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Ensure uniform cuts on potatoes for even cooking. You can parboil the potatoes for speed and adjust spice levels based on preference.

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