Ground Beef Potatoes

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 3-4 medium potatoes, diced
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional, for a smoky flavor)
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 tsp red chili flakes (optional, for spice)
• 1-2 tbsp vegetable oil
• Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (for garnish) Instructions:

1. Prep Ingredients:

• Wash and dice the potatoes into small cubes (about 1/2 inch).
• Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic.

1. Cook Potatoes:

• Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet or pan over medium heat.
• Add the diced potatoes and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to turn golden and soften slightly.
• Remove potatoes from the pan and set aside.

1. Cook Ground Beef:

• In the same pan, add a little more oil if needed.
• Add the chopped onion and cook for about 2-3 minutes until it starts to soften.
• Add the garlic and cook for another minute, until fragrant.

1. Brown the Beef:

• Add ground beef to the pan, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until it’s browned all over, about 5-7 minutes.
• Season with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, cumin powder, and red chili flakes.

1. Combine and Cook Together:

• Add the cooked potatoes back to the pan with the beef.
• Stir well to combine and let everything cook together for another 5-10 minutes over medium-low heat until potatoes are fully cooked and flavors meld together.

1. Garnish and Serve:

• Garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro.

1. Serve:

• Serve hot with warm tortillas, naan, or crusty bread, or as a filling for tacos or burritos.