Yield: 7 servings | Serving Size: 1 cup

A cast iron skillet of Beef and Potatoes.

This recipe and photo are used with the permission of Colorado State University Extension’s Eating Smart Being Active program.

Cost/Serving: $1.87

Ingredients:

1 pound ground beef

1 1/3 cup water

6 to 8 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced

3/4 cup Eating Smaart Seasoning Mix from the Eating Smart Being Active Let's Cook! cookbook*

Salt, to taste

 

Directions: 

  1. Wash and peel the potatoes.
  2. Collect, slice, and measure all ingredients before starting to prepare the recipe.
  3. Brown ground beef in a large skillet. Remove the skillet from the heat. Remove exess fat by pushing the beef to one side, then tilt the skillet in the opposite direction so the liquid fat pools away from the beef. Use a large spoon to remove the liquid fat from the pan. Discard the fat in the trash can. 
  4. Put the skillet back on the heat. Add water, potatoes, and seasoning mix. Stir to combine with the beef. 
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender. 
  6. Uncover and cook until excess water is evaporated. 
  7. Taste and add a small amount of salt if desired. 
  8. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours. Eat within 3 to 5 days. 

 

Be Creative! Add chopped, cooked vegetables or frozen vegetables such as onion, carrots, peas, grean beans, or corn after simmering. 

 

*Eating Smart Seasoning Mix

Makes: 2 1/2 cups

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

 

Ingredients

1 1/4 teaspoons black pepper

1 Tablespoon garlic powder

2 Tablespoons dried parsley flakes

3/4 cup dried, minced onion

2 cups dry milk

 

Directions

  1. Collect and measure all ingredients before starting to prepare the recipe.
  2. Mix all ingredients in a small bowl. 
  3. Store in an airtight container.
  4. Use in the Beef and Potatoes recipe as indicated.

 

Nutrition Facts: Servings: 7, Serving Size: 1 cup
Amount per serving: Calories 310, Total Fat 10g, Saturated Fat 4g, Trans Fat 1g, Cholesterol 45mg, Sodium 140mg, Total Carbohydrate 39g, Dietary Fiber 3g, Total Sugars 1g (Incl. 0g Added Sugars), Protein 17g

 

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