Tex-Mex Ground Beef and Potato Skillet
This adaptable Tex-Mex ground beef and potato skillet can serve as the stuffing for lettuce wraps or a topping for nachos. Additionally, it can be used to fill corn or flour tortillas or create a hash-style dish to accompany fried eggs. If you desire more heat, you can spice it up by adding sliced jalapeños to your liking! Complement this delicious skillet dish with avocado slices and a dollop of sour cream for added toppings.
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)
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Notes
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
Calories: 199kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 12gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 661mgPotassium: 452mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin C: 43mgCalcium: 154mgIron: 2mg
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