Savory Ground Beef with Herb-Roasted Potatoes & Steamed Broccoli: 1 Balanced, Bold Weeknight Meal Full of Comfort and Color
A savory, balanced dinner featuring seasoned ground beef, crispy herb-roasted potatoes, and tender steamed broccoli. A comforting one-plate meal with clean, satisfying flavor.
Ingredients
1½ lbs Yukon gold or red potatoes, cubed
2½ tbsp olive oil, divided
1 tsp chopped rosemary or thyme
½ tsp paprika
1 tsp salt, divided
½ tsp black pepper, divided
1 small onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb ground beef (85–90% lean)
½ tsp smoked or sweet paprika
3–4 cups broccoli florets
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss potatoes with 1½ tbsp oil, herbs, ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp pepper, and paprika. Roast 25–30 mins.
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In skillet, sauté onion and garlic in 1 tbsp oil until soft. Add beef, salt, pepper, paprika. Cook until browned.
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Steam broccoli until tender, 5–6 mins. Season lightly.
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Serve beef, potatoes, and broccoli together. Garnish as desired.
Notes
Roast potatoes in a single layer. Add extra herbs or spices for flavor. Reheat potatoes in oven for crisp texture.