Description
This hearty and flavorful one-pot meal combines ground beef and tender potatoes cooked together with a blend of savory seasonings. Ideal for a quick weeknight dinner, this dish offers a perfect balance of protein and comforting carbs seasoned with smoky and tangy spices, all prepared in a single cast iron skillet.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons Canola Oil
- 1 Pound Yukon Gold Potatoes or Russet Potatoes, diced into ¼-inch cubes
- 1 Pound Ground Beef
- 1 Yellow Onion, small, diced
- 1 Red Bell Pepper, diced
Seasonings and Sauces
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 Tablespoon Ketchup
- 1 teaspoon Liquid Smoke
- 1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
- 2 teaspoons Smoked Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt, plus additional to taste
- ¼ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- Parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the Oil: Preheat a large 10-12 inch cast iron skillet over high heat and add 2 tablespoons of canola oil. Allow the oil to become hot but not smoking to ensure proper searing.
- Cook the Potatoes: Reduce heat to medium-high and add the diced potatoes evenly in the skillet. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon kosher salt over the potatoes. Stir once and then let them sit without stirring to brown the bottom. Cook, stirring often, until golden and tender but not soft, about 6 minutes.
- Remove Potatoes and Cook Ground Beef: Transfer the browned potatoes to a dish. Add ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking up the meat with a spatula, until it starts to brown.
- Add Vegetables: Push the beef to the sides of the skillet. Add diced yellow onion and cook until softened. Then stir in the diced red bell pepper and cook until soft. Drain any excess grease if necessary.
- Season and Combine: Mix in Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, liquid smoke, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Continue to cook while breaking up the beef and stirring in the potatoes and onions, until the meat is fully cooked and potatoes are tender, about 6 to 8 more minutes.
- Adjust Seasoning and Serve: Taste and add more salt or pepper if needed. Serve hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley.
Notes
- You can substitute Yukon Gold potatoes with Russet potatoes for a more starchy texture.
- For a spicier variation, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili flakes.
- If you prefer leaner beef, ground turkey or chicken can be used as alternatives.
- Make sure to not overcrowd the skillet during potato cooking to achieve a nice golden crust.
- This recipe can be doubled easily for larger families or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
