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Mexican Ground Beef and Potato Skillet


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  • Author: Clara Hastings
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A delicious one-pan meal of Mexican ground beef and potatoes, seasoned with spices and topped with cheese.


Ingredients

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  • 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

  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, swirl it to coat the bottom of the skillet and reduce the heat to medium.
  2. Add the potatoes and cook them, stirring often, for about 6 minutes or until the potatoes are turning golden and start to become tender.
  3. Push the potatoes to one side of the skillet and add in the ground beef. Crumble the beef, then add in the onion and red bell pepper. Season with salt and pepper and cook, continuing to break the beef apart as it cooks.
  4. Add in the green chiles, spices, and cilantro. Stir everything together and cook until the potatoes are tender and the beef is cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
  5. Taste for seasoning and add additional salt if needed. Top with the cheese and cook for another minute until it melts. Garnish with cilantro if desired and serve hot.

Notes

  • Feel free to adjust the spice levels to your preference.
  • You can use any cheese you prefer for topping.
  • Ensure the potatoes are cut uniformly for even cooking.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 33g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg