Ground Beef and Potatoes Comfort Food Recipes
Some meals don’t need a long backstory—they speak for themselves. This is one of those comfort food recipes that feels like a hug after a tough day. You’ve got tender potatoes, savory ground beef, and just the right amount of seasoning to make it sing. I grew up with a version of this, though to be honest, my mom’s didn’t always look this neat—sometimes it was a glorious mess, but it was still delicious.
What I love here is how simple it is to pull together. You don’t need fancy pans or exotic ingredients. You need beef, potatoes, and a bit of time to let them get cozy together. The smell drifting through your kitchen will pull people in before you’ve even set the table.
It fits right into the category of healthy comfort food recipes because it’s hearty without being over the top. Sure, you could smother it with cheese, and no one would judge you, but even as-is, it makes for one of those comfort recipes you’ll keep coming back to. It works as a weeknight dinner, a Crockpot comfort food recipe if you want to let it go low and slow, or just one of those comfort food recipes dinners you reach for when you’re tired of easy dinner recipes not pasta. Get healthy, eat happy, and enjoy every forkful.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup beef broth
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft.
- Stir in garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned.
- Toss in the potatoes, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Pour in the beef broth, cover, and let simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 20 minutes.
- Remove the lid, stir, and let any excess liquid cook off for a few minutes.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.