Description
Bring comfort and flavor to your dinner table with this hearty Ground Beef with Potatoes Picadillo. This one-pan wonder blends savory ground beef, tender potatoes, and rich tomato sauce, all simmered to perfection with warm spices. It's an ideal easy dinner option, great for quick weeknight meals, and perfect for meal prep. Whether you're craving a nostalgic Latin-inspired comfort food or simply need new dinner ideas, this easy recipe is sure to satisfy. Serve it over rice, wrap it in tortillas, or enjoy it straight from the skillet—it’s that good.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
2 medium potatoes, diced small
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon cooking oil
2 tablespoons fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until soft, about 3–4 minutes.
2. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add ground beef and break it apart as it browns. Cook for 6–8 minutes until fully browned.
4. Season with salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika. Stir well to combine.
5. Add chopped tomatoes and tomato sauce. Mix everything together and let simmer for 5 minutes.
6. Stir in diced potatoes, making sure they’re well coated in the sauce.
7. Cover the skillet and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are fork-tender.
8. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro if using.
9. Serve hot with rice, tortillas, or your favorite sides.
Notes
Dice your potatoes small and evenly to ensure they cook quickly and soften properly.
Let the beef brown well before adding liquids—it builds a richer, deeper flavor.
Don’t skip the lid while simmering; it helps the potatoes cook evenly and keeps everything moist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: ground beef, easy dinner, one-pan meal, potatoes, picadillo