Spicy Ground Beef and Potato Noodle Skillet
Spicy Ground Beef and Potato Noodle Skillet
Ingredients
For the Spicy Beef and Potato Mixture
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef, lean
- 1/2 yellow onion, medium, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 potatoes, medium, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more, to taste
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/2 cup milk, whole or 2%
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, sharp or medium
For the Noodles
- 8 ounces egg noodles, wide
- as needed water, for boiling
- 1 teaspoon salt, for boiling water
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped, optional
Instructions
- 1
Cook the egg noodles according to package directions. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil, add noodles, and cook until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
While noodles cook, heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat.
⏱️ 8 min
- 3
Add diced onion to the skillet with the beef and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until softened. Stir in the minced garlic, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute more, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Add the diced potatoes and beef broth to the skillet. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
⏱️ 12 min
- 5
Stir in the milk and shredded cheddar cheese until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Add the drained cooked noodles to the skillet with the beef and potato mixture. Toss gently to combine everything thoroughly. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.
⏱️ 2 min
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Spicy Ground Beef and Potato Noodle Skillet
Ingredients
For the Spicy Beef and Potato Mixture
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef, lean
- 1/2 yellow onion, medium, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 potatoes, medium, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more, to taste
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/2 cup milk, whole or 2%
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, sharp or medium
For the Noodles
- 8 ounces egg noodles, wide
- as needed water, for boiling
- 1 teaspoon salt, for boiling water
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped, optional
Instructions
- 1
Cook the egg noodles according to package directions. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil, add noodles, and cook until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
While noodles cook, heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat.
⏱️ 8 min - 3
Add diced onion to the skillet with the beef and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until softened. Stir in the minced garlic, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute more, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Add the diced potatoes and beef broth to the skillet. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
⏱️ 12 min - 5
Stir in the milk and shredded cheddar cheese until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Add the drained cooked noodles to the skillet with the beef and potato mixture. Toss gently to combine everything thoroughly. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.
⏱️ 2 min