Mexican Ground Beef and Potato Skillet Recipe
This Mexican Ground Beef and Potato Skillet is a hearty and flavorful one-pan meal featuring tender potatoes, seasoned ground beef, and vibrant spices. Perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner, it's garnished with fresh cilantro and melted cheese for a comforting finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Skillet
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Main 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, approximately 1 - 1 1/2 teaspoons
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 4 ounces diced green chiles
- 2 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your preferred type)
Instructions
- Heat the oil and cook potatoes: Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Swirl the oil to coat the skillet evenly, then reduce heat to medium. Add the cubed potatoes and cook, stirring often, for about 6 minutes until the potatoes start to turn golden and become somewhat tender but still firm.
- Cook ground beef and vegetables: Push the potatoes to one side of the skillet. Add the lean ground beef to the empty side, crumble it with a spatula, then add diced yellow onion and red bell pepper. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Continue cooking, breaking up the beef until browned and cooked through.
- Add chiles, spices, and cilantro: Stir in the diced green chiles, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and chopped cilantro. Mix everything together thoroughly and cook for another 6 to 8 minutes until the potatoes are fully tender and the beef is well cooked.
- Final seasoning and cheese topping: Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt if needed. Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the skillet. Cook for an additional minute or until the cheese melts. Garnish with extra cilantro if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess fat.
- Avocado oil provides a high smoke point and mild flavor, but you can substitute with another cooking oil if necessary.
- If you prefer spicier food, use hot diced green chiles or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with plant-based crumbles and use vegan cheese.
- This recipe can be paired with warm tortillas or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
