Description
A hearty and flavorful Mexican ground beef stir-fry with potatoes, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g ground beef
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper (red or green), chopped
- 1 large tomato, diced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for cooking
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat a pan: Start by heating a generous amount of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the beef: Once hot, add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula to ensure it cooks evenly.
- Add onions and garlic: Stir in the chopped onions and minced garlic. Cook until the onions appear translucent.
- Incorporate the potatoes: Toss the diced potatoes into the mixture. Stir to combine, allowing them to cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Introduce vegetables: Add the chopped bell pepper and diced tomato. Cook for another 5 minutes until the vegetables soften.
- Season it right: Sprinkle in the ground cumin, sweet paprika, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly to allow the spices to permeate the dish.
- Simmer: Lower the heat, cover the skillet, and let it simmer for about 10 minutes. Stir occasionally, ensuring the mixture does not stick to the pan.
- Check doneness: Test a potato piece to see if it has softened. If needed, cook for a few more minutes.
- Serve: Once everything is cooked through, remove the pan from heat. Optionally, garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using lean ground beef and experimenting with spices. This dish is perfect for using up leftover vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Mexican, stir-fry, ground beef, potatoes, quick dinner
