Easy Skillet Beef Hash Browns
Get ready to whip up a hearty and satisfying meal with this Easy Skillet Beef Hash Browns recipe—a comforting one-pan wonder that's perfect for busy weeknights or a weekend brunch! Featuring savory ground beef, crispy golden hash browns, and a vibrant medley of diced onion, green bell pepper, and aromatic garlic, this dish is bursting with flavor in every bite. Seasoned with paprika, salt, and black pepper, it’s a quick and flavorful option that takes just 10 minutes to prep and cooks in under half an hour. Top it off with melted cheddar cheese and a sprinkle of fresh parsley for an optional cheesy, herby finish. With minimal cleanup and maximum taste, this family-friendly skillet meal serves four and is sure to become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 cups frozen hash browns
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook it, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease and transfer the cooked beef to a plate. Set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the diced onion and green bell pepper, cooking until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the frozen hash browns to the skillet, spreading them out in an even layer. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they turn golden and crispy.
Return the cooked ground beef to the skillet and mix it with the hash browns, vegetables, and seasonings (paprika, salt, and black pepper). Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, allowing the flavors to combine.
If desired, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the mixture, cover the skillet with a lid, and let the cheese melt for 1-2 minutes.
Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2978 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 217.9 g | 279% | |
| Saturated Fat | 79.5 g | 398% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 523 mg | 174% | |
| Sodium | 4325 mg | 188% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 139.1 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.7 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.1 g | ||
| Protein | 136.4 g | 273% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 1528 mg | 118% | |
| Iron | 11.7 mg | 65% | |
| Potassium | 3666 mg | 78% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
