Ingredients
Scale
Here’s what you’ll need to create this soul-soothing dish:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (any color you like)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup beef broth
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
If you’re missing an ingredient, don’t worry. You can swap ground beef for turkey, or use sweet potatoes if you’re feeling adventurous. Cooking should be about adaptability, just like those late-night dinners in my parents’ kitchen.
Instructions
Ready to get cooking? Here’s how you can whip up this comforting dish:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
- Once the beef is browned, add the diced onion and garlic. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant, stirring occasionally.
- Throw in the diced potatoes and bell pepper, stirring to combine everything nicely.
- Sprinkle the paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper over the mixture. Stir to coat the veggies and beef with these warming spices.
- Add the beef broth to the skillet, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cover the skillet and let it cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and have absorbed the flavorful broth.
- Remove the cover and let it cook for another 5 minutes to let the excess liquid evaporate, stirring occasionally.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if you like a pop of green and extra freshness.
Cooking this dish is a bit like life—sometimes it gets messy, but at the end of the day, it all comes together beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: Beef and Potatoes Skillet, recipe, cooking, food
