Busy Day Ground Beef and Potatoes

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Busy Day Ground Beef and Potatoes

a photo of a cast iron skillet full of crispy potatoes and ground beef mixed with onions and red bell peppers

This simple and delicious one pot recipe features ground beef and potatoes cooked together with flavorful seasonings for an easy and hearty meal. Perfect for a busy weeknight dinner!

This is a recipe Cade and I would make when we first got married and lately I’ve been in the biggest cooking rut. It’s not even that I don’t want to cook, it’s just that nothing feels inspiring and nothing sounds good. So, I’ve been going back to my roots and making some simple comfort foods that everyone will eat and take no brain cells from me.

Ingredients for Ground Beef and Potatoes

Onion and peppers taste good when you pair them with classic ground beef and potatoes! We add a few seasonings and you have an easy ground beef dinner recipe they whole family will love. Here are all the ingredients you need:

  • Canola Oil: helps cook the potatoes until golden and crispy
  • Yukon Gold Potatoes: you can peel them or not and dice them into 1/4-inch cubes
  • Ground Beef: I usually go with 85/15 for good flavor. You can use more lean ground beef if desired, or substitute it with ground turkey or ground chicken.
  • Onion: just a yellow onion works great
  • Red Bell Pepper: you could also grab a yellow or orange bell pepper
  • Worcestershire Sauce: adds rich umami flavor
  • Ketchup: adds flavor and a touch of sweetness
  • Liquid Smoke: adds smokiness
  • Dijon Mustard: adds flavor
  • Seasonings: Smoked Paprika, Garlic Powder, Dried Oregano, Kosher Salt and Ground Black Pepper
  • Parsley: adds a fresh pop of flavor

How to Make Skillet Ground Beef and Potatoes

You only need one pan to make this family-friendly meal! Grab your cast iron skillet and let’s get cookin’!

  1. Brown the Potatoes: Add oil to a large cast iron skillet and heat over high heat. when the oil is shimmering, reduce the heat to medium high and add the potatoes. Season them with salt and stir to coat. Let them cook until browned, stir often until the potatoes are tender.
  2. Cook the Ground Beef: Remove the potatoes from the skillet and add the ground beef and break it up to cook.
  3. Sauté the Onions and Peppers: Push the meat to the sides of the pan and add the onions. Stir until they soften and then add the bell peppers and cook until soft. Drain any grease if needed.
  4. Combine: Add all the rest of the ingredients (including the potatoes) to the large skillet and continue to cook until the potatoes are tender.
  5. Season: Give the dish one last hit of salt and pepper until you get the flavor you want. Serve it hot and top it with some fresh parsley.

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Easy One Skillet Pesto Asparagus Quinoa Recipe

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Easy One Skillet Pesto Asparagus Quinoa Recipe

a photo of a cast iron skillet of quinoa mixed with pesto, asparagus, tomatoes and topped with melted cheese

This Easy Pesto Asparagus Quinoa Recipe is a fresh, vibrant dish packed with creamy pesto, tender asparagus, fluffy quinoa, and melty cheese — all baked to bubbly perfection. It’s a wholesome, one-pan wonder that’s bursting with flavor and ready in no time!

This one skillet pesto asparagus quinoa recipe is one of our favorite healthy dinners that takes hardly any work on your part. Vibrant basil pesto is the perfect addition to take simple quinoa to spectacularly delicious! We are using vegetable broth to cook the quinoa too which makes this a scrumptious vegetarian recipe!

Casseroles have always done well here at Oh Sweet Basil! They are family friendly and usually easy on the budget. We will forever loooove our teriyaki chicken casserole and of course, my mom’s busy day casserole. But this asparagus pesto quinoa casserole is probably our most healthy casserole, so everyone needs to try it!

What is Quinoa?

Quinoa is a flowering plant with edible seeds. Quinoa is gluten-free, high in protein and one of the few plant foods that contain all nine essential amino acids.

It is also high in fiber, magnesium, B vitamins, iron, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin E and various beneficial antioxidants.

Quinoa is often used as an alternative for grains such as rice. In fact, we transformed our popular cilantro lime rice into cilantro lime quinoa. It’s fabulous!

What is Needed to Make Pesto Quinoa with Asparagus?

You only need one skillet and a few simple ingredients to make this easy weeknight dinner recipe! Here is everything you’ll need:

  • Olive Oil: Helps cook the asparagus and tomatoes.
  • Asparagus: Trim the spears and chop them into 1-2″ pieces.
  • Sea Salt: Amplifies the flavor of the dish.
  • Grape Tomatoes: Cherry tomatoes also work great.
  • Sun-Dried Tomatoes: Adds extra flavor to the dish.
  • Quinoa: Any type of quinoa works great in this recipe. We used white quinoa this time.
  • Vegetable Broth: Adds more flavor than just using water. It can be substituted with chicken broth if desired.
  • Pesto: You can make your own from scratch or buy a bottle at the grocery store.
  • Mozzarella Chees
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10 Minute One Skillet Creamed Mexican Street Corn

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10 Minute One Skillet Creamed Mexican Street Corn

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This one-skillet creamed Mexican street corn is a flavor-packed, crave-worthy dish that brings the vibrant tastes of Mexico straight to your table! Sweet, tender corn is cooked in a creamy, rich sauce made with Mexican crema then topped with crumbled cotija cheese and a sprinkle of chili powder.

Every bite is a perfect blend of smoky, tangy, and savory flavors. The best part? It’s made in just one pan, so clean-up is a breeze. This dish is perfect as a side for your next taco night or anytime you want to enjoy a deliciously creamy and satisfying veggie dish!

We are obsessed with all things Mexican street corn (or elote) over here! From our classic Mexican street corn on the cob to the our Mexican street corn salad, if you’re craving elote, we’ve got a recipe for you!

What is Mexican Street Corn?

Mexican street corn, also called elote, is traditionally grilled corn on the cob that is lathered in a mayonnaise and then coated in cotija cheese, chili powder, cilantro and fresh lime juice. Authentic elote is pretty much the taste of heaven! We are using it as inspiration for this creamed corn version!

Ingredients for Creamed Mexican Street Corn

We make this Mexican elote creamed corn side dish so often that I keep all the ingredients in stock at all times and you only need 6 ingredients to make it. Here is your grocery list:

  • Butter: use either salted or unsalted butter keeping in mind that the cotija is a salty cheese
  • Frozen Corn: Any brand works great and using frozen corn makes this a dish you can eat all year long.
  • Mexican Crema: similar to sour cream but thinner
    • SUBSTITUTION: If you can’t find Mexican crema near you, use this substitute instead: 3 tablespoons sour cream + 5 tablespoons mayonnaise. Last resort, use heavy cream.
  • Chili Powder: adds flavor, a little heat and some pretty color
  • Cotija Cheese: usually found in the Latino food area of the refrigerated section
  • Fresh Cilantro: chopped nice and small

The measurements needed for each ingredient can be found in the recipe card down at the end of the post.

Can I Use Fresh Corn on the Cob?

I’ll never say no to fresh corn on the cob! If you can get your hands on some good fresh corn, then definitely do it! This makes such a delicious summer side dish. You’ll want to cook it really well before adding the crema to it. Make sure you get a good char on it!

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Taco Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet

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Taco Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet

a photo of a cast iron skillet full of taco ground beef and diced sweet potatoes topped with a dollop of sour cream, chopped fresh cilantro and lime wedges

This delicious and nutritious ground beef and sweet potato skillet meal is perfect for busy weeknights. With only one pan to clean up, it’s a quick and easy dinner option the whole family will love!

Ingredients for Taco Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet

I am always looking for quick dinner recipes that have lean protein and complex carbohydrates so that everyone is fully satisfied and energized. It has quickly become a regular on our dinner rotation. Here is everything you’ll need:

  • Olive Oil
  • Lean Ground Beef
  • Yellow Onion
  • Taco Seasoning
  • Cornstarch
  • Garlic
  • Sweet Potatoes
  • Kosher Salt
  • Ground Black Pepper
  • Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes
  • Diced Green Chiles
  • Water
  • Lime
  • Mexican Cheese Shreds
  • Cilantro

The measurements for each ingredient can be found in the recipe card at the end of the post.

How to Make Taco Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet

This ground beef recipe is made all in one pan, and it’s so easy! Here are the steps:

  1. Brown the Ground Beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat and then add the ground beef and onion. Cook until the meat is mostly browned and the onion is tender.
  2. Season the Meat: Add half of the taco seasoning and cornstarch. Use a meat chopper to break up the beef and use a wooden spoon to stir. When the beef is almost completely cooked, add the garlic and cook for another minute. Then remove the beef and onions to a plate.
  3. Cook the Sweet Potatoes: Add a little more oil to the skillet and add the diced sweet potatoes. Season with the remaining taco seasoning and some salt and pepper. Cook until they start to brown, stirring occasionally for about 10 minutes.
  4. Combine: Add the ground beef and onions to the skillet, then add the fire roasted tomatoes, green chiles, water and lime juice and stir everything together. Cover the pan with a lid and let everything simmer for 10 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are fork tender.
  5. Add the Toppings: Top with the shredded cheese. Add the lid back for a minute so the cheese melts. Then add the cilantro.

The recipe card below contains all the instructions in full detail so keep scrolling to see everything in one place.

What to Serve with Taco Sweet Potato Skillet

This sweet potato hash is really an all-in-one type of dish if you want to keep dinner simple. If you want to add a side dish

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Quick and Easy Ravioli Skillet Lasagna [+Video]

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Quick and Easy Ravioli Skillet Lasagna [+Video]

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I bet you never thought you could enjoy lasagna for dinner in just 30 minutes! This lazy ravioli skillet lasagna recipe includes tender pasta, a hearty meat sauce and a creamy cheese filling.

a photo of a serving of skillet lasagna being scooped out of a cast iron skillet

I was looking for a really quick and easy way to enjoy lasagna without going through all the hassle and this actually might be even better to me than lasagna. I mean, there is a time and place for classic lasagna, but most weeknights we are busy and I need something fast that I know everyone will love.

Oh, and I am not a fan of ricotta cheese in lasagna. It’s so dry and not once while visiting Italy, did we ever have a single lasagna on the menu that included ricotta cheese so if I don’t do a bechamel sauce I really do think, as weird as it sounds, that cottage cheese makes a better filling it’s creamier and just better overall.

If you’re looking for more of a lasagna soup, try our one pot lasagna pasta! Like this skillet lasagna, it tastes like lasagna but is just a different spin on it.

Ingredients for Skillet Lasagna

Lazy lasagna uses a fraction of the ingredients of traditional lasagna and it takes a fraction of the time and effort. Here are the ingredients you will need for this recipe:

  • Rana Ravioli: We love Rana brand for quick pastas. They have several flavors that would be delicious in this recipe. We used the 4 Cheese flavor and two of the 10oz bags.

For the Filling

  • Cottage Cheese: adds creaminess and texture
  • Parmesan: adds flavor
  • Egg: acts as a binder
  • Basil: use fresh for the best flavor
  • Parsley: fresh is best
  • Salt and Pepper: adds flavor

For the Sauce

NOTE: If you have the time, I would make our authentic Bolognese sauce instead of this quick and easy sauce. You’ll only need half a batch, so you can save half for another night. If you are aiming for that 30 minute dinner, then this is what you will need

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