Mexican Ground Beef and Potato Skillet

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This simple, one-skillet Mexican entree contains ground beef, potatoes, and vegetables. Serve with or on flour tortillas.

Submitted by JalapenoBob
Published on November 15, 2019
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 5 cups diced potatoes

  • 1 pound ground beef

  • 2 medium carrots, shredded

  • 1 medium onion, diced

  • 1 green bell pepper, diced

  • 1 jalapeno pepper, diced

  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin

  • 2 teaspoons chili powder

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano

  • ½ teaspoon paprika

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained

  • 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained

  • ¾ cup prepared salsa

  • 1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add potatoes and cook until brown and crispy, stirring only as needed to prevent sticking, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove potatoes from the skillet and keep warm.

  2. Place beef, carrots, onion, bell pepper, jalapeno, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, oregano, paprika, and black pepper into the same skillet. Cook until beef is browned and crumbly, 7 to 8 minutes. Stir in corn, tomatoes, and salsa. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in cooked potatoes. Top with Cheddar cheese, cover, and reduce heat to medium. Cook until cheese melts, about 1 minute.

Cook's Notes:

You can use canola oil instead of vegetable oil, and granulated garlic instead of garlic powder.

Feel free to use tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes instead of diced. You can use shredded Monterey Jack cheese instead of Cheddar, or 1 can condensed Cheddar cheese or nacho cheese soup instead of shredded cheese.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

788 Calories
40g Fat
70g Carbs
41g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 788
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 40g 51%
Saturated Fat 18g 89%
Cholesterol 125mg 42%
Sodium 1384mg 60%
Total Carbohydrate 70g 25%
Dietary Fiber 10g 35%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 41g 82%
Vitamin C 81mg 90%
Calcium 483mg 37%
Iron 8mg 46%
Potassium 1713mg 36%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.