Roasted Potatoes and Ground Beef Dinner

Perfectly seasoned and cooked ground beef is coupled with roasted baby potatoes. This simple meat and potatoes dinner can be on the table in about 30 minutes or less! Prepared with tomato paste and aromatics like garlic and onion, Roasted Potatoes and Ground Beef Dinner is an easy and delicious weeknight supper!

📝 Ingredients

• 2 pounds baby potatoes, (washed and cut in half lengthwise; skin left on)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 large onion, (finely chopped)
• 4 cloves garlic, (minced)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
• 2 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1/2 teaspoon dried red chili flakes, (optional)
• 1/4 cup parsley, (finely chopped)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1--- For the Potatoes: ---
2. 2Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F.
3. 3Add the prepared potatoes, olive oil, salt, and ground black pepper to a bowl and toss well to combine and coat.
4. 4Transfer the potatoes to a sheet pan, cut side down.
5. 5Roast the potatoes in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
6. 6--- For the Beef: ---
7. 7While the potatoes are roasting, add the ground beef to a large skillet along with the diced onions. Over medium heat, cook the ground beef until no pink colour remains. This should take about 7-8 minutes. Stir often.
8. 8Next, add the garlic and stir into the beef and onion mixture. Cook for 2 minutes.
9. 9Add the salt, ground black pepper, Worcestershire Sauce, and tomato paste. Add the dried red chili flakes too now, if using. Stir well into the beef and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes, stirring often.
10. 10--- Assembly: ---
11. 11Once the potatoes are ready, transfer them to the skillet with the beef and onions. Add the parsley. Toss gently to coat and mix thoroughly.
12. 12Plate, garnish, and serve. Enjoy!