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Cheap Family Dinners Under $10 With Ground Beef And Potatoes

Cheap Family Dinners Under $10 With Ground Beef And Potatoes

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb Lean Ground Beef (80/20 or 90/10)
  • 1.5 lbs Russet Potatoes (peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes)
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion (finely diced)
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1/4 cup Beef Broth or Water
  • Optional: Shredded cheese or chopped green onions for garnish

Instructions

  1. Start by peeling your potatoes and dicing them into uniform 1/2-inch cubes. Smaller cubes cook faster and get crispier. Place them in a bowl of cold water to prevent browning while you dice your onion and mince your garlic. Drain and pat the potatoes completely dry with a paper towel before cooking to ensure they sear rather than steam.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until it is browned and no longer pink. Break the meat into small crumbles with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Once browned, drain most of the excess grease, leaving about one tablespoon in the pan for flavor. Stir in the diced onions and cook for 3 minutes until softened.
  3. Push the beef and onion mixture to the edges of the pan. Add the vegetable oil to the center, then toss in the diced potatoes. Spread them in an even layer. Let the potatoes cook undisturbed for about 5 to 7 minutes to develop a golden-brown crust. Stir them occasionally to ensure even browning across all sides.
  4. Add the minced garlic, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika to the skillet. Stir everything together so the beef and potatoes are well combined. Pour in the beef broth or water and immediately cover the pan with a lid. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
  5. Remove the lid and turn the heat back up to medium for one minute to evaporate any remaining liquid and re-crisp the bottom. If you have a little extra room in the budget, sprinkle a handful of shredded cheese over the top and let it melt. Garnish with green onions and serve hot straight from the skillet.
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes

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