Description
A hearty, savory dish with crispy diced potatoes, sautéed onions, bell peppers, and seasoned ground beef or sausage, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
- 4 cups diced potatoes (about 3 medium potatoes)
- ½ lb ground beef or breakfast sausage
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: 2 eggs (fried or scrambled) for serving
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add diced potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to crisp and soften, about 10-12 minutes.
- Add diced onion, green bell pepper, and garlic; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add ground beef or sausage, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and fully cooked.
- Season with smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Continue cooking for another 5 minutes until potatoes are tender and edges are crispy.
- Serve hot, optionally topped with fried or scrambled eggs.
Notes
- Add diced jalapeños or hot sauce for extra heat.
- Serve alongside warm tortillas or toasted bread for a complete meal.
- Toss in diced tomatoes or corn for added color and sweetness.
- Sprinkle with shredded cheese or fresh cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
