Loaded Beef and Potato
A cozy one-skillet meal featuring crispy potatoes, savory beef, and delicious toppings that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 to 1.25 pounds ground beef (lean) Use lean ground beef for less grease.
- 1.5 pounds potatoes, diced small (Yukon Gold or russet) Cut into small, even cubes.
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- to taste salt and pepper Season to taste.
- 2 to 3 tablespoons oil (divided) For frying the potatoes and beef.
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or a blend)
- as needed sour cream or Greek yogurt, green onions, cooked bacon bits, hot sauce, salsa Toppings.
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
- Add diced potatoes in an even layer and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Let them sit for a few minutes before stirring.
- Once the potatoes have some color, add a splash of water (about 2 tablespoons) and cover with a lid for 4 to 6 minutes.
- Remove the lid and let any extra moisture cook off.
- Scoot the potatoes to one side of the skillet, add a little more oil if dry, then add the ground beef on the open side. Break it up and cook until mostly browned.
- Toss in onion and garlic with the beef. Add smoked paprika and more salt and pepper, then stir everything together.
- Turn heat down to medium low, sprinkle cheese over the top, and cover for 1 to 2 minutes until melted.
- Remove from heat and serve with desired toppings.
Notes
For meal prep, store toppings separately to keep potatoes crisp. Reheat the dish in a skillet with a splash of oil for best results. For added heat, include jalapenos or chili flakes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g