Description
This Cheesy Ground Beef and Potatoes recipe combines tender cubed potatoes with savory ground beef, seasoned with Italian spices and tomato paste, all simmered in a creamy tomato sauce and topped with melted mozzarella or cheddar cheese. Garnished with fresh parsley or green onions, this hearty dish offers a comforting blend of flavors perfect for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 1/2 lbs potatoes (any kind), cubed
- 1/2 medium onion, finely diced
- 1/2 green bell pepper, finely diced
Beef Mixture:
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoning salt
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Sauce and Toppings:
- 3/4 cup low sodium beef or chicken broth
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
Garnish:
- Fresh chopped parsley or green onions
Instructions
- Prepare Potato Mixture: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cubed potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are golden brown and slightly softened, about 10-12 minutes.
- Cook Vegetables and Beef: Add the finely diced onion and green bell pepper to the skillet with the potatoes. Stir for 2-3 minutes until softened. Then add the lean ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned and no longer pink. Mix in tomato paste, minced garlic, seasoning salt, Italian seasoning, ground mustard, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, stirring well to combine.
- Add Sauces: Pour in the low sodium beef or chicken broth, tomato sauce, and cream. Stir everything together, reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for about 15-18 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the flavors meld.
- Melt Cheese and Serve: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the mixture. Cover the skillet with a lid and let the cheese melt for 3-5 minutes. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley or green onions before serving warm.
Notes
- Potatoes: For best texture and flavor, use red-skinned or Yukon gold potatoes.
- Cooking Tip: To speed up cooking, pre-cook or microwave the potatoes until slightly tender before adding them to the skillet.
- Variations: Substitute different meats like ground turkey or chicken, adjust the spice levels to your preference, or include additional vegetables such as mushrooms or zucchini.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
