This hearty and flavorful one-pan dish combines lean ground beef, tender Yukon Gold potatoes, bell peppers, onions, and green chiles, all seasoned with a blend of chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Topped with melted cheese and fresh cilantro, this skillet meal offers a satisfying balance of protein, vegetables, and spices. It's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep, providing a comforting and delicious option for the whole family. The combination of textures and flavors makes it a standout dish in any meal rotation.

🧄 Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons avocado oil

• 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into ½-inch cubes

• 1 pound lean ground beef

• ½ cup diced yellow onion

• 1 red bell pepper, diced

• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

• 4 ounces diced green chiles

• 2½ teaspoons chili powder

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

• ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

• ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar, colby jack, monterey jack, or pepper jack)

🔪 Directions

1. Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

2. Add the diced potatoes and cook until they begin to brown and soften, about 5–6 minutes.

3. Push the potatoes to one side of the skillet and add the ground beef.

4. Cook the beef until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.

5. Add the diced onion and red bell pepper to the skillet with the beef and cook until softened, about 3–4 minutes.

6. Stir in the diced green chiles, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.

7. Combine the beef mixture with the cooked potatoes.

8. Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top and cover the skillet.

9. Cook for an additional 2–3 minutes, until the cheese is melted.

10. Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped cilantro before serving.

📊 Nutritional Estimate (per serving)

• Calories: Approximately 450 kcal

• Total Fat: 24 g

• Saturated Fat: 9 g

• Cholesterol: 70 mg

• Sodium: 800 mg

• Total Carbohydrates: 35 g

• Dietary Fiber: 4 g

• Sugars: 4 g

• Protein: 25 g