Homestyle Creamy Garlic Beef and Golden Potatoes

This hearty one-pan meal combines tender ground beef, golden potatoes, and a rich, creamy garlic sauce for the ultimate comfort food. Perfect for a cozy family dinner!

Ingredients (Serves 4–6)

Main Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef
• 1½ lb (680 g) Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 small onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper

Creamy Garlic Sauce

• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups (480 ml) beef broth
• 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
• ½ cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)

Garnish

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Cook the potatoes
   • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
   • Add the potatoes and cook for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and nearly tender.
   • Remove from the skillet and set aside.
2. Brown the beef
   • In the same skillet, melt the butter.
   • Add the ground beef and onion.
   • Cook for 6–8 minutes, breaking the beef into crumbles until browned.
   • Drain excess fat if needed.
   • Stir in the garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 30 seconds.
3. Make the sauce
   • Sprinkle the flour over the beef mixture and cook for 1 minute.
   • Gradually whisk in the beef broth until smooth.
   • Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and Dijon mustard.
   • Simmer for 3–5 minutes, until the sauce begins to thicken.
4. Combine
   • Return the cooked potatoes to the skillet.
   • Stir gently to coat them in the creamy garlic sauce.
   • Simmer for 5 minutes, until the potatoes are fork-tender and the sauce has thickened.
5. Serve
   • Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Optional Add-Ins

• Sliced mushrooms
• Baby spinach
• Green beans
• Peas
• Cooked bacon
• Shredded cheddar cheese

Serving Suggestions

• Crusty bread
• Steamed broccoli
• Roasted asparagus
• Garden salad

Tips

• Yukon Gold potatoes hold their shape well and have a naturally buttery flavor.
• For extra richness, stir in an additional tablespoon of butter just before serving.
• If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of beef broth or milk.
• Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days and reheat well on the stovetop or in the microwave.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4–6