Rustic Beef and Potato Skillet

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

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A rustic skillet dish featuring browned beef and crispy potatoes, inspired by hearty Midwestern cooking. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 40 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 450 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: 30 min Serves 4 American cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb (85% lean) ground beef
2 medium (about 12 oz) russet potatoes
1 medium, diced yellow onion
3, minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup beef broth
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

Step 1: Peel and dice 2 medium russet potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add potatoes. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes until golden and crispy on edges.
Step 2: Push potatoes to one side of the skillet, add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, and add 1 medium diced yellow onion and 3 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 3 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
Step 3: Add 1 lb ground beef to the skillet and crumble it with a spatula. Cook over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes until browned and no longer pink.
Step 4: Season with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 1/2 tsp dried thyme. Stir to combine.
Step 5: Pour in 1/2 cup beef broth and stir. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 4-5 minutes until the broth reduces slightly and flavors meld.
Step 6: Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the skillet, stir lightly, and serve warm.