This recipe is also extremely flexible. You can add spices like paprika or cumin for warmth, toss in bell peppers or green chiles for a Southwestern touch, or finish with fresh herbs if you want something brighter. It reheats beautifully, making it ideal for meal prep, and it’s family-friendly without being boring. Whether you serve it in a bowl, over rice, or wrapped in a tortilla, potatoes and ground beef delivers comforting, home-cooked flavor every single time.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups beef broth or water
2 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon cumin (optional)
Instructions
Heat oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and cumin. Add diced onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 3–4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add diced potatoes and stir to coat them in the beef mixture. Pour in beef broth, bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender and the liquid thickens slightly. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving hot.