Description
This Cheesy Ground Beef and Potatoes recipe combines tender cubed potatoes with savory ground beef and a rich, creamy tomato sauce, all topped with melted cheese and fresh herbs. It's a comforting one-pan meal that's perfect for a hearty dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 1/2 lbs potatoes (any kind), cubed
- 1/2 medium onion, finely diced
- 1/2 green bell pepper, finely diced
Beef Mixture:
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoning salt
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Sauce and Toppings:
- 3/4 cup low sodium beef or chicken broth
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
Garnish:
- Fresh chopped parsley or green onions
Instructions
- Prepare Potato Mixture: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cubed potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are golden brown and slightly softened, about 10-15 minutes.
- Cook Vegetables and Beef: Add the finely diced onion, green bell pepper, and ground beef to the skillet with the potatoes. Brown the beef thoroughly, breaking it apart as it cooks. Stir in the tomato paste, minced garlic, seasoning salt, Italian seasoning, ground mustard, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, mixing well to combine the flavors.
- Add Sauces: Pour in the low sodium beef or chicken broth, tomato sauce, and cream. Stir everything together and reduce the heat to low. Cover and let the mixture simmer until the potatoes are tender and the flavors meld, about 15 minutes.
- Melt Cheese and Serve: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Cover the skillet briefly just until the cheese melts, about 2-3 minutes. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley or green onions before serving.
Notes
- Potatoes: Red-skinned or Yukon gold potatoes work best for their texture and flavor.
- Cooking Tip: For faster cooking, pre-cook or microwave the potatoes before adding them to the skillet.
- Variations: Substitute ground beef with ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based meat. Adjust spice levels to preference, or add extra vegetables like mushrooms or carrots for more nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
