Tex-Mex Ground Beef and Potato Skillet

white plate of cubed potatoes, ground beef, tomatoes, Cheddar cheese, and cilantro on a bright green, yellow, and teal striped napkin
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 pound 93% lean ground beef

  • 2 teaspoons taco seasoning mix

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

  • 1 teaspoon garlic granules

  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste

  • 4 cups frozen O'Brien potatoes, thawed (see Note)

  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies (such as RO*TEL® Tomatoes and Green Chilies)

  • 2 ounces Cheddar cheese, shredded

  • 2 green onions, sliced

  • fresh cilantro sprigs for garnish (optional)

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. When oil shimmers, add ground beef. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 8 minutes.

  2. Sprinkle taco seasoning, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic granules, cayenne, salt, and pepper over beef, and stir to combine. Cook 1 to 2 minutes more.

  3. Stir in potatoes and cook 2 to 3 minutes, then add RO*TEL tomatoes, with juice. Cook until potatoes are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed,  4 to 5 minutes more.

Cook's Note:

O’Brien potatoes are sold in the freezer section of the grocery. If you prefer to make your own, you’ll need about 3 cups 1/2-inch diced potatoes, 1/2 cup mixed red and green chopped bell peppers, and 1/2 cup chopped onions. Cooking time may need to be adjusted for raw vegetables.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

199 Calories
11g Fat
14g Carbs
12g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 199
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 4g 22%
Cholesterol 35mg 12%
Sodium 661mg 29%
Total Carbohydrate 14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 12g 24%
Vitamin C 43mg 48%
Calcium 154mg 12%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 452mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.


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