Description
One Pot Ground Beef and Potatoes is a quick and hearty meal combining juicy ground beef, tender potatoes, and savory seasonings, all cooked in one pot for minimal cleanup. Perfect for busy weeknights, this comforting dish delivers bold flavors and satisfying textures with simple pantry staples.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1.5 lbs Yukon Gold or red potatoes, chopped into uniform pieces
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Seasonings
- 1 tsp salt, or to taste
- ½ tsp black pepper, or to taste
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried mixed herbs (or rosemary, thyme, oregano as variations)
Optional Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Brown the Ground Beef: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned and crumbled, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed and season with salt and pepper.
- Sauté Onions and Garlic: Add diced onions to the pot with the cooked beef and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add Potatoes and Seasonings: Stir in chopped potatoes, paprika, and dried herbs. Toss everything well to coat the potatoes with the oil and spices.
- Pour in Broth and Simmer: Pour beef broth over the mixture, cover the pot with a lid, and reduce heat to medium-low. Let it simmer gently for about 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
- Final Seasoning and Garnish: Check seasoning and adjust salt or pepper as needed. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving for a bright finish.
Notes
- Cut potatoes into uniform pieces to ensure even cooking.
- Brown the beef properly to develop rich flavor.
- Use a heavy, sturdy pot for even heat and to prevent burning.
- Keep the pot covered while simmering to retain moisture.
- Adjust the amount of broth for desired consistency; more for stew-like, less for drier dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: one pot, ground beef, potatoes, quick meal, hearty, gluten free, easy dinner, family friendly
