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Mexican Ground Beef and Potato Skillet Recipe

Mexican Ground Beef and Potato Skillet Recipe
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A flavorful and hearty Mexican Ground Beef and Potato Skillet featuring tender cubed potatoes and seasoned ground beef cooked with onions, bell peppers, and green chiles. This quick and easy one-pan meal is topped with melted cheese and fresh cilantro, perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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Vegetables & Aromatics

  • 1 pound potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 4 ounces diced green chiles
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Proteins

  • 1 pound lean ground beef

Oils & Fats

  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend recommended)

Spices & Seasonings

  • Kosher salt, approximately 1 – 1 1/2 teaspoons
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil and cook potatoes: Heat 2 tablespoons avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, swirl the oil to coat the pan and reduce heat to medium. Add the cubed potatoes and cook, stirring often, for about 6 minutes or until they start turning golden and become slightly tender but still firm.
  2. Cook ground beef and vegetables: Push the potatoes to one side of the skillet. Add 1 pound of lean ground beef, crumbling it as it cooks. Then add 1/2 cup diced onion and 1 diced red bell pepper. Season with kosher salt and fresh black pepper (about 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons salt). Continue cooking, breaking the beef apart until beef is fully browned and vegetables are softened.
  3. Add chiles, spices, and cilantro: Stir in 4 ounces diced green chiles, 2 1/2 teaspoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, and 1/4 cup chopped cilantro. Combine thoroughly and cook for another 6-8 minutes until potatoes are tender and beef is cooked through.
  4. Finalize seasoning and add cheese: Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt if needed. Sprinkle 1/2 cup shredded cheese on top and cook for about 1 minute until cheese melts.
  5. Garnish and serve hot: Optionally garnish with additional fresh cilantro and serve immediately while hot for a delicious and comforting Mexican-inspired meal.

Notes

  • For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce when adding the green chiles.
  • Use sweet potatoes instead of regular potatoes for a slightly different flavor and added nutrients.
  • To make this dish gluten free, ensure the chili powder and other spices are certified gluten free.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 3 days and reheated in a skillet or microwave.
  • For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with plant-based ground meat or cooked lentils.

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