With just a few simple pantry staples, you can create this healthy and nutritious meal. This 30-minute Tex-Mex Beef Skillet uses veggies, potatoes, and lean ground beef to create a delicious and flavorful dinner.
Ingredients For Tex-Mex Beef Skillet
- Lean ground beef
- Taco seasoning
- Parsley flakes
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Mustard powder
- Salt
- Pepper
- O’Brien frozen potatoes with onion and peppers
- Diced tomatoes
- Shredded cheddar
- Green onions
How To Make 30-minute Tex-Mex Beef Skillet
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef until no pink is left, about 5 minutes. Add the taco seasoning, parsley flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, mustard powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the frozen potatoes and cook for 3 minutes. Pour in the diced tomatoes and cook for 5 more minutes or until the potatoes are fully cooked and most of the liquid has evaporated.
What’s The Best Way To Serve This Dish?
You can serve this ground beef hash over freshly cooked rice or mashed potatoes, wrapped in tortillas, or as a topping for nachos.
How Do I Store and Reheat Leftovers?
Place any leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the microwave or in a skillet on the stovetop.
30-Minute Tex-Mex Beef Skillet
Equipment
- Knife and cutting board
- Large skillet
- Stove
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 tsp parsley flakes
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp mustard powder
- ½ tsp salt
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 28 oz bag O’Brien potatoes with onions and peppers
- 15 oz can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef until no pink is left, about 5 minutes. Add the taco seasoning, parsley flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, mustard powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the frozen potatoes and cook for 3 minutes. Pour in the diced tomatoes and cook for 5 more minutes or until the potatoes are fully cooked and most of the liquid has evaporated. Serve with freshly grated cheddar cheese on top.
Nutrition
Frequently Asked Questions about Tex-Mex Beef Skillet
1. How Can I Make My Own O’Brien Potatoes
To make your own potatoes, dice about 3 cups of potatoes into ½-inch pieces and add ½ cup diced red bell peppers and ½ cup chopped onions.
2. What Can I Use Instead Of Taco Seasoning?
To make your own taco seasoning, mix equal parts of chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cumin, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
3. How Can I Make This Dish Spicier?
To make it more spicy, add ½ tsp cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes. Also, you can use diced tomatoes with green chilies.
4. Can I Make This Recipe Vegetarian?
Yes, you can. To make it vegetarian, substitute the ground beef with crumbled extra firm tofu or a plant-based ground beef substitute.
5. Can I Use Fresh Potatoes Instead Of Frozen?
Yes, you can. They will take a bit more time to cook, and be sure to dice them all roughly the same size so they cook evenly.
6. What Are Some Alternative Toppings If I Don’t Like Cilantro?
Some people don’t like cilantro, so you can use chopped fresh parsley, green onions, or a spoonful of guacamole.
Bonnie
Friday 27th of September 2024
With the cost of food going up, this is a cheap and very easy recipe. I did not drain the tomatoes. It’s needed to blend all the spices with the potatoes. I will make it again.
Bonnie
Friday 27th of September 2024