Spiced Beef and Potato Hash

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

A savory skillet hash with spiced ground beef and tender diced potatoes, inspired by hearty Midwestern flavors. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 35 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 400 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.

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 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 medium diced russet potatoes and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and tender.
2. Step 2: Push potatoes to the side and add 1 tbsp olive oil. Add 1 medium diced yellow onion and 3 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1 lb ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook for 6-8 minutes until browned and cooked through.
4. Step 4: Stir in 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper, mixing well to combine and cook for another 2 minutes until spices are fragrant.
5. Step 5: Combine the potatoes with the beef mixture, stirring gently to incorporate. Cook for 2 more minutes to meld flavors.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving hot.