Tex-Mex Ground Beef and Potato Skillet

Name: Tex-Mex Ground Beef and Potato Skillet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound ground beef 93% lean; 2 teaspoons bold taco seasoning mix; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon garlic granules; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste; 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper or to taste; 4 cups frozen O’Brien potatoes, thawed, see note; 1 10-ounce can original Ro-tel tomatoes; 2 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded; 2 green onions, sliced crossways; Fresh cilantro sprigs for garnish (optional)

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This versatile Tex-Mex ground beef and potato skillet works as the filling for a lettuce wrap, or as a nacho topping. It also works as a filling for corn or flour tortillas, or as a hash-type dish, for fried eggs. Make this even spicier with the addition of sliced jalapeños, as many as you dare! Avocado slices and sour cream are also nice toppings for this tasty skillet meal.

By Brenda Venable

Published on May 31, 2023

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

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.

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
Vitamin C 43mg	215%
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.