Sizzled Beef and Potato Skillet with Lime and Cilantro
Ingredients
- 1 poundground beef
- 1 poundrusset potatoes
- ·yellow onion
- ·garlic
- 2 tablespoonolive oil
- 1 teaspooncumin
- ½ teaspoonsmoked paprika
- 2lime
- ·fresh cilantro
- ·salt
- ·black pepper
- ½ cupbeef broth
Prep
- 01
Cut 1 pound russet potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes.
- 02
Dice 1 medium yellow onion.
- 03
Mince 2 cloves garlic.
- 04
Chop a small handful of fresh cilantro for garnish.
Method
- 01
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 02
Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5–6 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed. Season with salt and pepper.
- 03
Push beef to the side of the skillet. Add diced onion to the empty space and cook for 2 minutes, then stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 04
Add 1 teaspoon cumin and 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, stir for 30 seconds.
- 05
Add diced potatoes and 1/2 cup beef broth. Stir to combine, cover, and cook over medium heat for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender.
- 06
Uncover, increase heat to medium-high, and cook for 2–3 minutes to evaporate excess liquid and crisp the potatoes slightly.
- 07
Squeeze juice from 2 limes over the skillet and stir in chopped cilantro. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
Spice Tips
For a warmer kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes with the cumin. A splash of hot sauce at the table also works beautifully.
For extra texture, let the potato-beef mixture sit undisturbed in the skillet for 2–3 minutes in step 6 to develop a light crust on the bottom.