Midwestern Beef and Potato Skillet

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-09 · Updated 2026-08-09

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Diced russet potatoes fried crisp in olive oil, then tossed with browned ground beef, onion and garlic, seasoned with smoked paprika and finished with fresh parsley. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 32 minutes, pairs ground beef, russet potatoes, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 22 min Serves 4 American cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb (80% lean) ground beef
2 medium, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes russet potatoes
1 medium, diced yellow onion
3 tbsp olive oil
2 minced garlic cloves
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp salt
3/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large skillet, heat 3 tbsp olive oil over medium heat until shimmering, then add 2 diced russet potatoes and sauté for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden and crispy on the edges.
Step 2: Add 1 medium diced yellow onion and 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet with the potatoes, cooking for 4 minutes until the onions soften and become translucent.
Step 3: Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and add 1 lb ground beef to the other side, breaking it apart with a spatula and cooking for 6-8 minutes until fully browned.
Step 4: Stir the beef and vegetables together, then season with 1 tsp salt, 3/4 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp smoked paprika; cook for an additional 2 minutes for the flavors to meld.
Step 5: Remove from heat and sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the skillet before serving piping hot.