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Mexican Ground Beef and Potato Skillet

Mexican Ground Beef and Potato Skillet

This Mexican Ground Beef and Potato Skillet is a flavorful and hearty dish perfect for a quick meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 servings
Calories 375 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet

Ingredients
  

Vegetables

  • 1 pound potatoes cut into ½ inch cubes
  • ½ cup diced yellow onion
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 4 ounces diced green chiles
  • ¼ cup cilantro chopped

Meat

  • 1 pound lean ground beef

Spices

  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 2 ½ teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1-1 ½ teaspoons Kosher salt to taste
  • to taste freshly ground black pepper

Cheese

  • ½ cup shredded cheese

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • 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. Add the potatoes and cook them stirring often. Cook for about 6 minutes or until the potatoes are turning golden and start to become tender (they will still be too firm to eat).
  • 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. Continue to break the beef apart as it cooks.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 375kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 31gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 306mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3g
Keyword Beef, dinner, easy, potatoes, skillet
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