High Protein Ground Beef Potatoes (Printable)

Satisfying dish with lean ground beef, potatoes, and fresh greens, packed with protein and flavor.

# What You Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 1.1 lb lean ground beef (at least 90% lean)

→ Vegetables

02 - 1.3 lb russet potatoes, diced into 1 cm cubes
03 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 medium carrots, diced
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 3.5 oz baby spinach, roughly chopped
07 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

→ Pantry & Seasonings

08 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
09 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
11 - ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
12 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
13 - ½ cup low-sodium beef broth

→ Optional Toppings

14 - ½ cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

# How-To:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and carrots; sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
02 - Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
03 - Increase heat to medium-high and add ground beef. Cook, breaking up with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
04 - Stir in potatoes, smoked paprika, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly to coat the potatoes evenly with seasonings.
05 - Pour in beef broth. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 18–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are fork-tender.
06 - Stir in baby spinach and cook for 1–2 minutes until just wilted.
07 - Taste the dish and adjust salt or pepper if needed to your preference.
08 - Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese if desired, cover, and let cheese melt for 2 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You get all the hearty satisfaction of a comfort meal with 33 grams of protein per serving
  • The potatoes become perfectly tender while soaking up all those savory beef juices
  • Everything cooks in one pan so you spend less time cleaning and more time eating
02 -
  • Do not rush the potato dicing, uneven sizes mean some will be mush while others stay undercooked
  • Low-sodium broth is crucial because the cheese and added salt can push it over the edge
  • The spinach goes in at the very end or it will disappear completely into the dish
03 -
  • Pat your beef dry with paper towels before cooking to get better browning
  • Let the dish rest covered for 5 minutes off the heat before serving

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