Ground Beef and Potato Skillet
Ground Beef and Potato Skillet is a hearty, one-pan comfort food dish featuring browned ground beef, diced potatoes, and often onions, garlic, and a savory sauce or seasoning. It's a staple of American home cooking, known for its simplicity and satisfying, filling nature.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is typically high in protein from the beef and carbohydrates from the potatoes, with a moderate to high fat content depending on the beef used. A standard serving provides a good source of iron, B vitamins, and potassium, with a rough calorie range of 400-600 per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbs | 25 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
| Potassium | 520 mg |
| Iron | 3.2 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.1 mcg |
| Zinc | 4.8 mg |
| Vitamin C | 12 mg |
| Phosphorus | 210 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 5.5 mg |
| Selenium | 18 mcg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it represents the practical 'meat and potatoes' ethos of American cuisine, designed for quick, nourishing family meals. Nutritionally, it's a complete, energy-dense meal in a single skillet, making it a popular choice for efficient weeknight cooking.
