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Beef and Potato Skillet

This Beef and Potato Skillet is a flavor-packed one-pan dinner loaded with crispy potatoes, juicy ground beef, melty cheese, and warm spices. It’s hearty, comforting, and ready in under 30 minutes—perfect for busy weeknights or when you’re craving something filling and cozy.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 1 pound potatoes cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • Kosher salt and black pepper to taste about 1–1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 4 ounces diced green chiles
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high.
  2. Add potatoes and cook, stirring often, until golden and just tender—about 6 minutes.
  3. Push potatoes to one side. Add beef, onion, and red bell pepper to the skillet.
  4. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, breaking up meat, until browned.
  5. Stir in green chiles, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and cilantro.
  6. Cook until everything is tender and well combined, about 6–8 minutes.
  7. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/beef-and-potato-skillet/

Notes

  • Yukon Gold or red potatoes work best—they hold their shape and brown nicely.
  • Swap ground beef for ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
  • Add a fried egg on top to turn this into a hearty breakfast hash!