Mexican Ground Beef and Potato Skillet

This simple, one-skillet Mexican entree contains ground beef, potatoes, and vegetables. Serve with or on flour tortillas.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 788 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium onion, diced
• ¾ cup prepared salsa
• 1 jalapeno pepper, diced
• 2 medium carrots, shredded
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
• 5 cups diced potatoes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add potatoes and cook until brown and crispy, stirring only as needed to prevent sticking, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove potatoes from the skillet and keep warm.

Step 2

Place beef, carrots, onion, bell pepper, jalapeno, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, oregano, paprika, and black pepper into the same skillet. Cook until beef is browned and crumbly, 7 to 8 minutes. Stir in corn, tomatoes, and salsa. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in cooked potatoes. Top with Cheddar cheese, cover, and reduce heat to medium. Cook until cheese melts, about 1 minute.