Beef and Potatoes is a simple, filling one-pan comfort meal with crispy potatoes and savory beef in a rich, seasoned base.
🥔 Ingredients
- 500 g beef (ground beef or small cubes)
- 3–4 medium potatoes (diced)
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp oil or butter
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional 🌶️)
- 1/2 cup water or beef broth
- Fresh parsley (optional)
🔥 Instructions
1. Cook potatoes
- Heat oil in a large skillet.
- Add diced potatoes and cook until golden and slightly crispy (8–10 minutes).
- Remove and set aside.
2. Cook beef
- In same pan, add onions and garlic.
- Add beef and cook until browned.
- Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and chili flakes.
3. Combine
- Return potatoes to the pan.
- Add a splash of broth/water.
- Stir and simmer 5–8 minutes until flavors combine.
4. Finish
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
🍽️ Serve With
- Fried egg 🍳
- Rice or flatbread
- Hot sauce or ketchup
🔥 Pro Tips
- Let potatoes crisp before stirring for better texture.
- Add cheese on top for a loaded version 🧀
- A dash of soy sauce boosts umami flavor.
If you want, I can turn this into a baked casserole version, spicy Cajun beef potatoes, or cheesy skillet upgrade 😄