Description
This Cheesy Ground Beef and Potatoes recipe combines tender cubed potatoes with savory seasoned ground beef, smothered in a creamy tomato-based sauce and topped with melted cheese for a comforting, hearty meal perfect for any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 1/2 lbs potatoes (any kind), cubed
- 1/2 medium onion, finely diced
- 1/2 green bell pepper, finely diced
Beef Mixture:
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoning salt
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Sauce and Toppings:
- 3/4 cup low sodium beef or chicken broth
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
Garnish:
- Fresh chopped parsley or green onions
Instructions
- Prepare Potato Mixture: Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cubed potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are golden brown and slightly softened, about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Cook Vegetables and Beef: Add the finely diced onion, green bell pepper, and lean ground beef to the skillet with the potatoes. Brown the ground beef thoroughly, breaking it up with a spoon. Then stir in the tomato paste, minced garlic, seasoning salt, Italian seasoning, ground mustard, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to evenly coat the beef mixture.
- Add Sauces: Pour in the low sodium beef or chicken broth, tomato sauce, and cream. Stir to combine all ingredients well, then reduce heat to low and let the mixture simmer gently until the potatoes are tender and the flavors meld together, about 15 minutes.
- Melt Cheese and Serve: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the skillet mixture. Cover the pan briefly with a lid or foil to allow the cheese to melt, about 3 to 5 minutes. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley or green onions before serving for a fresh finish.
Notes
- Potatoes: For best texture and flavor, use red-skinned or Yukon gold potatoes.
- Cooking Tip: For a faster cooking process, pre-cook or microwave the potatoes until slightly tender before adding to the skillet.
- Variations: Substitute different meats such as ground turkey or chicken, adjust spices to taste, or add extra vegetables like mushrooms or zucchini for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
