Mexican Ground Beef and Potato Skillet 

This hearty Mexican Ground Beef and Potato Skillet features lean ground beef, cubed potatoes, red bell pepper, onions, diced green chiles, and melted cheese, all seasoned with a Mexican-style spice blend. It's an easy, one-pan meal perfect for meal-prep, family dinners, or quick weeknight cooking 

Full Recipe:

Ingredients 

• 2 Tbsp avocado oil (or olive oil)

• 1 lb lean ground beef (90/10 or similar)

• ½ cup diced yellow onion

• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced

• 1 lb potatoes, cut into ~½″ cubes (Yukon Gold or similar)

• 4 oz canned diced green chiles (mild or hot, to taste)

• 2½ tsp chili powder

• 1 tsp ground cumin

• ½ tsp smoked paprika

• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

• ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Colby Jack, Monterey Jack, or Pepper Jack)

• ¼ cup chopped cilantro (for garnish, optional)

Directions

1. Cook the potatoes

   • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add cubed potatoes and sauté, stirring often, until they begin to brown and become slightly tender (about 5–6 minutes).

2. Add beef & aromatics

   • Push potatoes to one side, add ground beef, diced onion, and red bell pepper. Season with salt and pepper. Crumble and cook until beef is nearly cooked and vegetables soften, about 4–5 minutes. 

3. Spice it up

   • Stir in green chiles, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and additional salt and pepper as needed. Cook until spices are fragrant and everything is heated through and potatoes are fully tender (~6–8 more minutes). 

4. Add cheese

   • Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the top. Cover the skillet for a couple of minutes to allow the cheese to melt. 

5. Garnish & serve

   • Remove from heat, stir in cilantro (if using), then serve hot—on its own or as filling for tacos, burritos, or alongside rice or avocado slices.

Nutritional Estimate (per serving, assuming 4 servings)

• Calories: ~480 kcal

• Protein: ~28 g

• Carbohydrates: ~32 g

• Dietary Fiber: ~4 g

• Sugars: ~3 g

• Fat: ~26 g (saturated ~10 g)

• Cholesterol: ~75 mg

• Sodium: ~450 mg (may vary based on canned ingredients and added salt)

• Potassium: ~800 mg

• Calcium: ~200 mg (from cheese)