Description
A hearty one-skillet meal made with ground beef, baby potatoes, and vibrant Mediterranean vegetables. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish offers rich flavor, balanced nutrition, and quick cleanup. Customizable for low-carb or dairy-free diets, it’s a wholesome family favorite that reheats beautifully.
Ingredients
450g ground beef (80/20)
300g baby potatoes, halved
1 red bell pepper, sliced
150g cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cups spinach or Swiss chard
1 small red onion, sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Parboil the baby potatoes in boiling water for 5–6 minutes or microwave with a splash of water until just fork-tender.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned and crumbled. Drain excess fat, leaving a thin coating in the pan.
3. Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet along with red onion, garlic, and red bell pepper. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
4. Stir in the pre-cooked potatoes. Let them crisp and brown slightly. Sprinkle with paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
5. Add the spinach or Swiss chard and cook until wilted, about 1–2 minutes.
6. Add cherry tomatoes and cook until they begin to blister but remain juicy.
7. Turn off the heat and finish with fresh parsley. Adjust seasoning if needed and serve hot.
Notes
Let the potatoes cool slightly after parboiling before searing—they’ll crisp up better.
Don’t over-stir when browning ingredients; this helps with caramelization and texture.
Add herbs at the end to preserve their fresh flavor and vibrant color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: ground beef, one pan, healthy dinner, gluten-free, stir fry