Description
A comforting classic that brings together savory ground beef and tender potatoes for a warm family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ground Beef (lean or extra-lean)
- 3–4 medium Potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russets)
- 1 medium Onion (diced)
- 2–3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 cup Beef Broth
- 2 Carrots (diced)
- 1 stalk Celery (diced)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- Seasonings: Salt, Pepper, Thyme, and Paprika
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Gather all your ingredients and give them a quick wash and chop.
- Sauté the vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven, add diced onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and stir for another minute.
- Brown the ground beef: Push onions aside, add ground beef, and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned, seasoning with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Add the vegetables: Mix in the diced carrots, celery, and any other vegetables, stirring together for a couple of minutes.
- Deglaze the pan: Pour in beef broth, scraping the bottom of the pan to mix in the flavorful bits.
- Add the potatoes: Toss in diced potatoes, cover, and let simmer over low heat for about 25-30 minutes.
- Taste and adjust: After 25 minutes, taste and adjust seasonings to your preference.
- Serve: Once everything is tender, serve the dish with a garnish of fresh parsley.
- Clean up: Enjoy your meal and appreciate the mess!
Notes
For added richness, sprinkle some cheese on top during the last minutes of cooking, or use crusty bread for soaking up the broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: beef, comfort food, potatoes, family dinner, hearty meal