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One-Skillet Ground Beef and Potatoes

Name: One-Skillet Ground Beef and Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American/Classic
Ingredients: 1 1/2 TBSPAvocado or Olive Oil; 1 1/4 LBSYukon Gold PotatoesDiced about ½ inch pieces; 1 TSPFine SaltDivided; 2 LBSLaura's Lean Ground Beef92 or 96%; 1 Yellow OnionMedium, finely diced; 4 ClovesGarlicMinced; 1 1/4 TSPSSmoked Paprika; 1/4 TSPBlack Pepper; 1/4 CupTomato Paste; 2 TBSPSWorchestershire SauceMay substitute coconut aminos; 2 TSPSDijon Mustard; 2 CupsFresh SpinachChopped; 1 CupCheddar CheeseShredded; Fresh Chives or ParsleyOptional for garnish; Faux Top the Tater and or hot SauceOptional toppings

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Ingredients

1 1/2 tbsp Avocado or Olive Oil
1 1/4 lbs Yukon Gold Potatoes (Diced about ½ inch pieces )
1 tsp Fine Salt (Divided)
2 lbs Laura's Lean Ground Beef (92 or 96%)
1 Yellow Onion (Medium, finely diced)
4 cloves Garlic (Minced)
1 1/4 tsps Smoked Paprika
1/4 tsp Black Pepper
1/4 cup Tomato Paste
2 tbsps Worchestershire Sauce (May substitute coconut aminos)
2 tsps Dijon Mustard
2 cups Fresh Spinach (Chopped)
1 cup Cheddar Cheese (Shredded)
Fresh Chives or Parsley (Optional for garnish)
Faux Top the Tater and or hot Sauce (Optional toppings)

Yield

Servings^*:

*Serving calculations based on 16oz beef products.
For 12oz beef products reduce serving size by 1/4.

Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Total Time: 40 Minutes

Serving size based on 1 cup (242g)

Preparation

Back-to-school season brings busy mornings, packed afternoons and hectic weeknights—which makes having a few easy family dinner recipes ready to go more important than ever. This One-Skillet Ground Beef and Potatoes recipe is a simple, satisfying solution for busy school nights, combining Laura’s Lean Ground Beef with tender Yukon gold potatoes, onion, garlic, spinach and melted cheddar cheese. Everything comes together in one skillet for a hearty ground beef dinner that requires just 15 minutes of prep and is ready in about 40 minutes. Choose Laura’s Lean 96% Lean or 92% Lean Ground Beef for an easy way to bring lean, flavorful protein to the family dinner table.

Whether you’re searching for back-to-school dinner ideas, easy weeknight meals, ground beef and potato recipes, one-skillet dinners, or simply something the whole family will enjoy, this recipe checks all the boxes. It makes eight servings, making it a great option for feeding a family or planning ahead for busy days, and leftovers can be refrigerated for up to four days. Finish each serving with fresh parsley or chives, hot sauce or the homemade Faux Top the Tater sauce for an extra layer of flavor. Add this easy ground beef skillet recipe to your back-to-school meal rotation for a comforting, convenient dinner that helps make those hectic school nights a little easier.

Directions:

1. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil. Once oil is hot, add the potatoes and ½ teaspoon salt.

2. Cook for about 8-10 minutes or until potatoes are starting to brown and partially cooked through (they won’t be fully cooked), stirring every 2-3 minutes.

3. Push potatoes to one side of the pan. Add the beef, onion, garlic, remaining ½ teaspoon salt, smoked paprika, and black pepper.

4. Break up the beef and cook for 7-9 minutes or until browned, stirring occasionally. Once the beef is mostly cooked through, begin to mix the potatoes into the beef mixture. Continue to cook until beef is cooked through.

5. Add the tomato paste, Worcestershire, mustard, and spinach. Stir to mix well. Lower heat to medium. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.

6. Top evenly with cheese and cover. Turn heat to low and cook for 3-5 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes.

7. Garnish with optional fresh parsley or chives. Top with optional Faux Top the Tater and/or hot sauce.

8. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for longer storage.