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Mexican Ground Beef and Potato Skillet

Sizzling Mexican Ground Beef and Potato Skillet Delight

A flavorful Mexican Ground Beef and Potato Skillet that is simple to prepare and perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beef
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Skillet
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil Substitute with vegetable or olive oil if needed.
  • 4 cups Yukon Gold potatoes, diced No need to peel; substitutes include sweet or red potatoes.
  • 1 pound lean ground beef Aim for a 90/10 ratio to reduce grease.
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced Can substitute with white or red onions.
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped Green or yellow peppers can also be used.
  • 1-1.5 teaspoons kosher salt Season to taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Season to taste.
  • 1 can diced green chiles Substitute with jalapeños for more heat.
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder Taco seasoning makes a great substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin Omit if unavailable.
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika Regular paprika can be used.
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped Omit if not a fan.
  • 1 cup shredded cheese Choose cheddar, colby jack, or spicy pepper jack.

Equipment

  • Cast-iron skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat the avocado oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Sauté the diced Yukon Gold potatoes for about 5-6 minutes until golden-brown and nearly tender.
  3. Add the ground beef, onion, and bell pepper to one side of the skillet; season with salt and pepper, cooking for 7-8 minutes.
  4. Stir in the diced green chiles, chili powder, ground cumin, and smoked paprika; cook for another 2 minutes.
  5. Continue to cook for an additional 6-8 minutes until potatoes are tender and beef is cooked through.
  6. Sprinkle cheese on top, cover, and let it melt for 1 minute.
  7. Garnish with cilantro if desired, then serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 28gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 680mgPotassium: 850mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg

Notes

This recipe is easy to prepare and perfect for meal prep. Taste and adjust the seasoning before serving for the best flavor.

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