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Saucy Beef Potato Skillet Quick Dinner Ideas

Saucy Beef Potato Skillet Quick Dinner Ideas

This Saucy Beef Potato Skillet Quick Dinner Ideas brings together juicy ground beef and tender gold potatoes in a savory, one-pan meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Skillet Base
  • 1.5 lb ground beef 85/15 lean
  • 1.5 lb Yukon Gold potatoes 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for sautéing
Sauce and Seasoning
  • 1 cup beef broth low sodium
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce for depth
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika for color
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped garnish

Equipment

  • Large Cast Iron Skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring Spoons

Method
 

Sear and Simmer
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the cubed potatoes in a single layer.
  2. Cook potatoes for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are golden brown and nearly tender.
  3. Add the ground beef and diced onion to the skillet, breaking the meat apart with a wooden spoon.
  4. Cook until the beef is fully browned and the onions are translucent, then stir in the minced garlic for 1 minute.
  5. Pour in the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper, stirring to deglaze the pan.
  6. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 5–7 minutes until the liquid reduces into a light sauce and potatoes are fork-tender.
  7. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately directly from the skillet.

Notes

For the best texture, use Yukon Gold potatoes as they hold their shape better than Russets. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days and reheat in a skillet with a splash of water to loosen the sauce.