Description
This Mexican Ground Beef and Potato Skillet is a flavorful and hearty one-pan meal that combines tender golden potatoes with seasoned ground beef, diced vegetables, and melted cheese. Perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner, this recipe features a blend of aromatic spices, green chiles, and fresh cilantro to bring a delicious Mexican-inspired touch to your weeknight table.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 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 cilantro, chopped
Meat
- 1 pound lean ground beef
Oils and Spices
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- Kosher salt, about 1 – 1 1/2 teaspoons, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Dairy
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (such as cheddar or Monterey Jack)
Instructions
- Heat the oil and cook potatoes: Heat 2 tablespoons of avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, swirl the oil to coat the skillet bottom evenly and reduce the heat to medium. Add the cubed potatoes and cook while stirring often for about 6 minutes, until the potatoes start to turn golden and become tender but still firm.
- Add ground beef and vegetables: Push the potatoes to one side of the skillet. Add the ground beef, crumbling it as it cooks. Then add the diced yellow onion and red bell pepper. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Continue cooking, breaking up the beef further as it cooks through.
- Add chiles, spices, and cilantro: Stir in the diced green chiles, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and chopped cilantro. Combine all ingredients thoroughly. Cook for an additional 6-8 minutes until the potatoes are fully tender and the beef is cooked through.
- Final seasoning and cheese topping: Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt if needed. Sprinkle 1/2 cup shredded cheese evenly over the skillet and cook for another minute until the cheese melts. Garnish with extra cilantro if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add more diced green chiles or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- Use any shredded melting cheese you prefer such as mozzarella or pepper jack.
- Serve with a side of fresh salsa or guacamole for extra flavor.
- This dish can be reheated well and tastes great the next day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
