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Mexican Ground Beef and Potato Skillet

A quick and hearty mexican ground beef skillet loaded with crispy potatoes, smoky spices, peppers, green chiles, and melted cheese for an easy family dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican-American
Calories: 490
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 1 pound potatoes cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 ounces diced green chiles
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • wooden spoon
  • Chef's knife

Method
 

  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. When the oil is hot, swirl it to coat the skillet and reduce the heat to medium.
  3. Add the potatoes and cook, stirring often, for about 6 minutes or until they begin turning golden and slightly tender.
  4. Push the potatoes to one side of the skillet and add the ground beef.
  5. Crumble the beef and add the diced onion and red bell pepper.
  6. Season with salt and pepper and continue cooking while breaking up the beef.
  7. Add the diced green chiles, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and chopped cilantro.
  8. Stir everything together and continue cooking for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the beef is fully cooked.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  10. Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the skillet and cook for another minute until melted.
  11. Garnish with extra cilantro if desired and serve hot.

Notes

Yukon gold potatoes work best because they stay creamy and hold their shape. Use mild or hot green chiles depending on preferred spice level. Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Colby Jack, or pepper jack cheese all work well. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Add toppings like avocado, sour cream, jalapeños, or salsa for extra flavor.