Description
This flavorful Mexican Ground Beef and Potato Skillet is a hearty and easy one-pan meal perfect for weeknight dinners. Tender golden potatoes are cooked with lean ground beef, colorful bell peppers, and a blend of smoky spices and fresh cilantro, all topped with melted cheese for a satisfying finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Produce
- 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 & Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste (approximately 1 – 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt)
- 2 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Dairy
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- Heat the Oil and Cook Potatoes: Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, swirl it to coat the bottom, then reduce the heat to medium. Add the cubed potatoes and cook, stirring often, for about 6 minutes or until they start turning golden and become tender but still firm.
- Add Ground Beef and Vegetables: Push the potatoes to one side of the skillet. Add the lean ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula. Add the diced yellow onion and red bell pepper. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Continue cooking until the beef is mostly browned.
- Incorporate Spices and Cilantro: Add diced green chiles, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and chopped cilantro to the skillet. Stir thoroughly to blend the flavors. Cook until the potatoes are fully tender and the beef is cooked through, about 6-8 minutes more.
- Final Seasoning and Cheese Topping: Taste the mixture and adjust salt if needed. Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the skillet and cook for another minute until melted. Optionally garnish with extra cilantro and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or use spicy green chiles.
- Use any shredded cheese you prefer such as cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a Mexican blend.
- To make this dish gluten free, ensure all seasonings and cheese are certified gluten free.
- Potatoes can be substituted with sweet potatoes for a different flavor profile.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 3 days and reheated in a skillet or microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
