Skillet Nacho Beef and Crispy Potatoes

Name: Skillet Nacho Beef and Crispy Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.25 pound ground beef (90% lean); 1.5 pound small potatoes (cut into 1/2-inch cubes); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 yellow onion (medium, chopped); 2 clove garlic (minced); 1 teaspoon chili powder; 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese (shredded); 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)

Crispy potatoes and seasoned ground beef form the base of these fun "nacho" plates, topped with melty cheese and fresh herbs for a quick and satisfying meal.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 30 min
Servings: 5
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $3.64/serving

Dietary

Gluten-Free
Nut-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein
Low-Sugar

Ingredients

1.25 pound ground beef (90% lean)
1.5 pound small potatoes (cut into 1/2-inch cubes)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion (medium, chopped)
2 clove garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon chili powder
0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup Monterey Jack cheese (shredded)
0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet or cast iron pan over medium-high heat. Add the cubed potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and tender. Season lightly with salt and pepper halfway through cooking.
Push the potatoes to one side of the skillet. Add the ground beef to the other side and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess fat.
Stir in the yellow onion and garlic with the beef, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Combine the beef, onions, garlic, and potatoes in the skillet. Stir in chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix well.
Sprinkle the shredded Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the mixture in the skillet. Cover the skillet or transfer to a preheated oven (set to 350°F if using oven, or use broiler for 1-2 minutes) just until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 2-3 minutes.
Remove from heat and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro before serving directly from the skillet.

Notes

You can add a dollop of your favorite salsa or a slice of avocado for extra freshness before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 521
Protein: 33.1 g
Carbohydrates: 50.4 g
Fat: 20.8 g
Fiber: 5.7 g
Sodium: 470 mg
Saturated Fat: 9 g
Sugar: 3.7 g
Cholesterol: 93 mg