Skillet Dinner Delivers on Flavor, Easy Cleanup

This one skillet dish builds layers of flavor while cooking.

Ground beef and potatoes get a colorful and nutritious assist from a medley of vegetables. Caitlin Bensel/TNS

In this healthy recipe, ground beef and potatoes are paired with colorful veggies, including kale, tomato, and peppers. Everything is cooked in one skillet, which allows for layers of flavor to build quickly while also cutting back on the number of dishes.

Ground Beef and Potatoes Skillet

Active Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes

Serves 6

• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 1 pound 90 percent lean ground beef
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
• 3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
• 1 poblano pepper, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bunch lacinato kale chopped, stemmed and roughly chopped
• 2 plum tomatoes, diced
• 1 scallion, thinly sliced crosswise (optional)

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef, cumin, salt and pepper; cook, stirring often to break up the meat, until evenly browned, about 6 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the beef to a paper-towel-lined plate; do not wipe out the pan.