High Protein Ground Beef With Potatoes Recipe

Make High Protein Ground Beef With Potatoes Recipe for a hearty, high-protein weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 pound potatoes peeled and diced into ¼-inch cubes (I used Yukon golds)
• 1 pound 93% lean ground beef
• 1 small yellow onion diced
• 1 red bell pepper diced
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus additional to taste
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 to 2 teaspoons hot sauce plus additional for serving (I used sriracha)
• 2 green onions sliced

FOR SERVING:

• non-fat plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
• shredded cheddar cheese
• cooked brown rice or cauliflower rice (or just more hot sauce!)

Instructions

Step 1: Begin by cooking the potatoes

Heat the oil in a large skillet over high heat until it looks shimmering, then lower to medium and add the peeled, 1/4-inch diced Yukon gold potatoes. Cook them while stirring often so the cubes develop even, golden edges and begin to soften but still hold their shape — about six minutes. You want visible caramelized faces on the potatoes, tender but not falling apart; this is the texture foundation for the dish, crisp outside and creamy inside.

Notes

• Use Yukon gold potatoes for the best texture; red potatoes are a fine substitute.
• Brown potatoes in batches if needed to avoid steaming and retain crisp edges.
• Taste and adjust salt and hot sauce at the end to balance flavors.
• Reheat on the stovetop with a splash of oil to revive texture rather than microwaving dry.
• Swap ground beef for plant-based crumbles or lentils for a vegetarian option.