Ground Beef and Potato Bowl – Hearty, Comforting, and Ready in 30 Minutes

A warm, filling bowl layered with seasoned ground beef, golden potatoes, and your favorite toppings—perfect for cozy dinners or easy meal prep!

🎉 Introduction

Nothing hits the comfort food sweet spot like a Ground Beef and Potato Bowl. Think skillet-cooked ground beef seasoned to savory perfection, paired with crispy, tender potatoes—all nestled into a bowl with customizable toppings. 🥩🥔

This recipe is quick, budget-friendly, and endlessly versatile. Whether you keep it simple or dress it up with cheese, sour cream, and veggies, it’s a satisfying, stick-to-your-ribs kind of meal you’ll turn to again and again.

🛒 Ingredients

(Serves 3–4)

🥔 For the Potatoes

• 3 medium russet or Yukon gold potatoes, diced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp paprika
• Salt & black pepper to taste

🥩 For the Ground Beef

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Salt & pepper to taste

🧀 Optional Toppings

• Shredded cheddar cheese
• Sour cream
• Chopped green onions
• Hot sauce
• Pickled jalapeños
• Fresh parsley

👩‍🍳 Directions

Step 1: Roast the Potatoes

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Toss diced potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping once, until golden and crispy.

Step 2: Cook the Ground Beef

1. While potatoes roast, heat a skillet over medium heat.
2. Add ground beef and cook until browned—about 6–8 minutes.
3. Drain excess fat. Add onion and garlic; cook until soft (2–3 minutes).
4. Stir in tomato paste, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 3 minutes.

Step 3: Assemble the Bowls

1. Divide roasted potatoes into bowls.
2. Spoon seasoned beef over the top.
3. Add your favorite toppings and serve warm.

🍽️ Servings & Timing

• Servings: 3–4
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: ~35 minutes

🥄 Variations

• Tex-Mex Style: Add cumin, chili powder, and top with salsa and avocado
• Breakfast Bowl: Top with a fried egg and serve with hot sauce
• BBQ Version: Mix beef with BBQ sauce and top with coleslaw
• Cheeseburger Bowl: Add pickles, mustard, ketchup, and shredded cheese
• Vegan Swap: Use plant-based ground “beef” and roasted sweet potatoes

🧊 Storage & Reheating

• Fridge: Store in airtight containers for up to 4 days
• Freezer: Freeze beef and potatoes separately for up to 2 months
• Reheat: Microwave or reheat in a skillet for best texture
• Meal Prep Tip: Keep toppings separate until ready to eat

❓ 10 FAQs

1. Can I use sweet potatoes instead?
   Yes! They roast beautifully and add natural sweetness.
2. Is this gluten-free?
   Yes—just make sure your spices and toppings are gluten-free.
3. What if I don’t have tomato paste?
   Substitute with ketchup or omit for a simpler flavor.
4. Can I use frozen potatoes?
   Yes—just adjust the cooking time as needed.
5. Is it spicy?
   Not as written—add hot sauce or jalapeños for heat.
6. Can I make this in one pan?
   Yes—use a large oven-safe skillet to roast potatoes and finish with beef.
7. What’s the best ground meat alternative?
   Ground turkey or chicken work great.
8. How can I reduce the fat?
   Use lean beef or drain well after cooking.
9. Can kids eat this?
   Definitely—it’s mild and very kid-friendly!
10. What sides go well with it?
    Try a side salad, roasted veggies, or crusty bread.

🏁 Conclusion

The Ground Beef and Potato Bowl is a weeknight hero—simple, comforting, and ready to feed a hungry family in under 40 minutes. It’s one of those dishes that checks every box: affordable, filling, and totally customizable. 🍽️🥔

Whether you’re feeding a crowd or meal prepping for the week, this bowl delivers big on flavor and convenience.

Adam

Ground Beef and Potato Bowl – Hearty, Comforting, and Ready in 30 Minutes

Nothing hits the comfort food sweet spot like a Ground Beef and Potato Bowl. Think skillet-cooked ground beef seasoned to savory perfection, paired with crispy, tender potatoes—all nestled into a bowl with customizable toppings. 🥩🥔 This recipe is quick, budget-friendly, and endlessly versatile. Whether you keep it simple or dress it up with cheese, sour cream, and veggies, it’s a satisfying, stick-to-your-ribs kind of meal you’ll turn to again and again.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• Serves 3–4

🥔 For the Potatoes

• 3 medium russet or Yukon gold potatoes diced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp paprika
• Salt & black pepper to taste

🥩 For the Ground Beef

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 small onion diced
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Salt & pepper to taste

🧀 Optional Toppings

• Shredded cheddar cheese
• Sour cream
• Chopped green onions
• Hot sauce
• Pickled jalapeños
• Fresh parsley

Method

 

Step 1: Roast the Potatoes

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Toss diced potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping once, until golden and crispy.

Step 2: Cook the Ground Beef

1. While potatoes roast, heat a skillet over medium heat.
2. Add ground beef and cook until browned—about 6–8 minutes.
3. Drain excess fat. Add onion and garlic; cook until soft (2–3 minutes).
4. Stir in tomato paste, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 3 minutes.

Step 3: Assemble the Bowls

1. Divide roasted potatoes into bowls.
2. Spoon seasoned beef over the top.
3. Add your favorite toppings and serve warm.

Notes

🥄 Variations
Tex-Mex Style: Add cumin, chili powder, and top with salsa and avocado

Breakfast Bowl: Top with a fried egg and serve with hot sauce

BBQ Version: Mix beef with BBQ sauce and top with coleslaw

Cheeseburger Bowl: Add pickles, mustard, ketchup, and shredded cheese

Vegan Swap: Use plant-based ground “beef” and roasted sweet potatoes

🧊 Storage & Reheating
Fridge: Store in airtight containers for up to 4 days

Freezer: Freeze beef and potatoes separately for up to 2 months

Reheat: Microwave or reheat in a skillet for best texture

Meal Prep Tip: Keep toppings separate until ready to eat

❓ 10 FAQs
Can I use sweet potatoes instead?
Yes! They roast beautifully and add natural sweetness.

Is this gluten-free?
Yes—just make sure your spices and toppings are gluten-free.

What if I don’t have tomato paste?
Substitute with ketchup or omit for a simpler flavor.

Can I use frozen potatoes?
Yes—just adjust the cooking time as needed.

Is it spicy?
Not as written—add hot sauce or jalapeños for heat.

Can I make this in one pan?
Yes—use a large oven-safe skillet to roast potatoes and finish with beef.

What’s the best ground meat alternative?
Ground turkey or chicken work great.

How can I reduce the fat?
Use lean beef or drain well after cooking.

Can kids eat this?
Definitely—it’s mild and very kid-friendly!

What sides go well with it?
Try a side salad, roasted veggies, or crusty bread.

🏁 Conclusion
The Ground Beef and Potato Bowl is a weeknight hero—simple, comforting, and ready to feed a hungry family in under 40 minutes. It’s one of those dishes that checks every box: affordable, filling, and totally customizable. 🍽️🥔

Whether you’re feeding a crowd or meal prepping for the week, this bowl delivers big on flavor and convenience.