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Sloppy Joe Potato Skillet

A one-pan, family-friendly meal that combines savory ground beef, zesty ketchup, and tender potatoes for a comforting dish that's quick to prepare and easy to clean up.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey) Can use plant-based ground meat for a vegan option.
  • 4 medium potatoes, diced Can substitute with sweet potatoes.
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Toast for extra flavor.
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder Adjust to taste.
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • optional Shredded cheese For topping.
  • for garnish Fresh parsley, chopped

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash and dice the potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
Cooking Meat
  1. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
Sautéing Vegetables
  1. Add the remaining olive oil to the skillet. Toss in the chopped onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Stir in the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Allow the mixture to simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Cooking Potatoes
  1. Add the diced potatoes to the skillet, stirring to combine everything well. Pour in about ½ cup of water, cover the skillet, and reduce the heat to low. Let it cook for 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
Finishing up
  1. Remove the lid and check that the potatoes are fork-tender. If needed, stir occasionally and add a bit more water if it looks dry.
  2. If you like, sprinkle shredded cheese on top of the dish during the last couple of minutes of cooking. Cover the skillet to melt the cheese.
  3. Once everything is cooked and combined, garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

This dish can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for about 3-4 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat in a pot or microwave.