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Mexican Ground Beef and Potato Skillet

A quick and tasty one-pan meal featuring ground beef, diced potatoes, and vibrant spices, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 large potatoes, diced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (14 oz)
  • 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • to garnish chopped cilantro

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until onions are translucent.
  3. Add the ground beef, cooking until browned. Drain any excess fat.
  4. Stir in the diced potatoes, diced tomatoes, corn, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  5. Cover and cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender.
  6. Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Notes

For a twist, you can substitute sweet potatoes for regular potatoes. Add jalapeños for extra heat. Leftover roasted veggies can enhance flavor. If using canned corn, consider low-sodium options.