Food and Recipes Meat Beef Ground Beef And Potatoes 5.0 (1) 1 Review For picky eaters and gourmands alike, ground beef and potatoes is a dinner winner. By Julia Levy Julia Levy Julia is an experienced cook with a demonstrated history of working in the publishing industry. She is skilled in catering, food & beverage, event planning, and menu development. She tests and develops recipes in the DotDash Meredith Test Kitchen for Southern Living. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Published on November 17, 2024 Recipe tested by Southern Living Test Kitchen Recipe tested by Southern Living Test Kitchen The Southern Living Test Kitchen has been publishing recipes since 1970, four years after the first issue of Southern Living Magazine appeared on newsstands. The Southern Living Test Kitchen team includes a team of professionals with deep expertise in recipe development, from pastry chefs and grilling experts to nutritionists and dietitians. Together, the team tests and retests, produces, styles, and photographs thousands of recipes each year in the state-of-the-art test kitchen facility located in Birmingham, Alabama. Learn more about the Southern Living Test Kitchen Save Rate PRINT Share Close Photo: Greg Dupree; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle Active Time: 15 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 4 Jump to recipe Ground beef and potatoes is a dish that is customizable, comforting, cozy, and perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. It's all the things something as simple as fried potatoes and hamburger could be—but it packs lots of flavor and will appeal to kids and adults alike. The best part is that ground beef and potatoes makes some of the very best leftovers you can imagine: Zap in the microwave, wrap a heaping spoonful in a warm tortilla, top it with shredded cheese, and throw on a couple extra dashes of extra hot sauce. Learn this easy recipe for ground beef and potatoes, a hearty smattering of potatoes, lean ground beef, onion, bell pepper, and spices. How To Make Ground Beef And Potatoes Firs thing's first: Grab the cast-iron skillet! From there, the rest is easy. The full instructions are below, but here are the basic directions: Cook potatoes: Cook potatoes in a hot cast-iron skillet with oil and salt until they're browned on the bottom. Then stir and keep cooking. When the potatoes become tender, you'll transfer them to a plate.Cook peppers and onions: Without wiping the skillet clean, cook onion and bell peppers in the hot skillet until softened, then add the beef and cook until crumbled and browned.Add seasonings: Add the potatoes to the skillet with the onions, peppers and beef. Add garlic, ranch seasoning, and smoked paprika and cook until fragrant.Add sauce: Stir in chicken broth, sour cream, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook, stirring constantly until potatoes are completely tender.Top with cheese: Remove from heat, sprinkle with cheese, and serve with scallions and hot sauce. Ingredients and Substitutions for Ground Beef and Potatoes Most of these ingredients are probably in your fridge and pantry now if you're looking for a quick dinner for tonight: Canola oil: A neutral oil for greasing the skillet and keeping the potatoes from sticking. You can also use vegetable oil or butter.Yukon gold potatoes: We prefer the texture of these slightly waxy potatoes to starchier alternatives like Russets. However, you can really use any type of potato for this dish.Kosher salt: For seasoning the potatoes and enhancing the flavors of the dish overall.Yellow onion, red bell pepper, and garlic: For fragrant aromatics that punctuate the dish with veggies and color.Lean ground beef: Lean beef prevents the dish from being very greasy, but any ground beef will do.Ranch seasoning mix: For that classic ranchy taste, ranch seasoning helps to season and marry all the flavors.Smoked paprika: For smoky peppery sweetness and a nice hint of red in its hue.Chicken broth: For a little moisture and succulent flavor throughout.Sour cream: Lends some creaminess and tang to the recipe, but you could also use crème fraiche.Worcestershire sauce: Packs lots of savory umami and complexity.Sharp cheddar: For sharp cheesy yumminess to round the dish out.Hot sauce and scallions: For brightness, freshness, and color when serving. Greg Dupree; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle Storage Tips Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to one week. Yes, you can freeze these leftovers, too! Store them in a freezer-safe airtight container for up to two months. Transfer to a refrigerator to thaw overnight before reheating and enjoying. Ideas For Leftovers Serve leftover ground beef and potatoes with green beans or a salad. Hot sauce is a delicious and spicy addition to this dish, and it's especially good on leftovers to brighten it up and make it feel fresh. You could also stir these into scrambled eggs for a meaty, savory breakfast. Or include with scrambled eggs in a warm tortilla for a different take on the breakfast burrito. Recommended Tools For Making Ground Beef And Potatoes Here's the kitchen equipment you'll need for this dinner: Large cast-iron skilletSlotted spoonWooden spoon or spatula Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 2 Tbsp. canola oil 1 lb. Yukon gold potatoes (about 3 medium), peeled and cut into 1/2-in. pieces (about 3 cups) 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1 small (6 oz.) yellow onion, chopped (about 1 cup) 1 medium (6 1/2 oz.) red bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup) 1 lb. extra-lean ground beef (97/3) 1 medium garlic clove, finely chopped (about 1 tsp.) 1 (1-oz.) pkt. ranch seasoning mix 1 tsp. smoked paprika 1/2 cup lower-sodium chicken broth or water 1/4 cup sour cream 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 2 oz. sharp Cheddar-Jack cheese, shredded (about 1/2 cup) Hot sauce Scallions Directions Cook potatoes: Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium for 3 minutes. Add oil and swirl to coat; add potatoes and arrange in an even layer. Sprinkle evenly with salt. Cook, undisturbed, until lightly browned on the bottom, about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir potatoes and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until mostly tender, about 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a plate. Greg Dupree; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle Cook onion and bell pepper, then ground beef: Without wiping skillet clean, add onion and bell pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to soften, about 3 minutes. Greg Dupree; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle Add beef and cook, stirring often to crumble, until browned, about 5 minutes. Drain, if necessary. Return beef to skillet. Greg Dupree; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle Add potatoes and seasonings: Stir in potatoes, garlic, ranch seasoning, and smoked paprika into same skillet; cook, over medium, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Greg Dupree; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle Stir in sour cream mixture: Stir in chicken broth, sour cream, and Worcestershire; cook, stirring constantly, until starting to thicken, about 2 minutes. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender, about 2 more minutes. Add cheese: Remove from heat and top evenly with cheese; let stand until cheese melts, about 3 minutes. Serve with hot sauce and sprinkle with scallions. Greg Dupree; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle Rate It Print