Sloppy Joe Potato Skillet
A comforting and easy weeknight meal featuring potatoes and a savory Sloppy Joe beef mix, ready in about 40 minutes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 4 medium potatoes, diced Surprise hero of the dish
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, diced green bell pepper, diced You can substitute if desired
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce Ingredients
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce Make sure it's gluten-free if needed
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon chili powder Adjust for kids if needed
- ½ teaspoon paprika Smoked paprika can be used for deeper flavor
- Salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper, to taste
Cooking Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil Divided for cooking
- Shredded cheese optional Shredded cheese (optional, for topping) Add during the last minutes of cooking
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) Adds freshness
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by washing and dicing the potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
Cooking
- Add the remaining olive oil to the skillet.
- Toss in the chopped onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
- Stir in the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Allow the mixture to simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the diced potatoes, stirring to combine everything well.
- Pour in about ½ cup of water, cover the skillet, and reduce the heat to low.
- Let it cook for 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
- Remove the lid and check that the potatoes are fork-tender; Add a bit more water if it looks dry.
- If you like, sprinkle shredded cheese on top of the dish during the last couple of minutes of cooking. Cover the skillet to melt the cheese.
- Once everything is cooked and combined, garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Make-ahead: Cook it, cool it, refrigerate up to 3 days, or freeze portions for up to 3 months. Reheat gently. For crispier potatoes, par-cook them in the microwave or roast them first.