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Beef & Potatoes

Source: Eating Smart Being Active Recipes Colorado State University and University of California at Davis

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.

The Eating Smart Seasoning Mix helps make this a quick and flavorful dinner of beef and potatoes. Try sweet potatoes or other types for increased variety.

Makes
4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound 90% lean ground beef
  • 1 1/3 cups water
  • 7 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 3/4 Eating Smart Seasoning Mix
  • salt (to taste, optional)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Wash and peel the potatoes.
  3. Collect, slice, and measure all ingredients before starting to prepare the recipe.
  4. Brown ground beef in a large skillet. Drain the fat.
  5. Add water, potatoes, and seasoning mix. Stir to combine with the beef.
  6. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  7. Uncover and cook until excess water is evaporated.
  8. Taste; then add a small amount of salt, if needed.
  9. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours. Eat within 3 to 5 days.

Notes

Be creative! Add chopped, cooked vegetables or frozen vegetables such as onion, carrots, peas, green beans, or corn after simmering. Learn more about: Potatoes

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