Description
Hearty Cowboy Skillet blends savory hamburger meat with sweet corn, rustic potatoes, and juicy tomatoes in one sizzling pan. Satisfying comfort comes together quickly, delivering rich flavors you’ll crave after a long day’s work.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (1 lb) hamburger meat
- 3 potatoes, peeled and diced
Vegetables:
- 1 can corn, drained
- 2 tomatoes, diced
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high temperature and crumble hamburger meat, cooking until thoroughly browned and no pink remains, approximately 7-9 minutes.
- Add diced potatoes into the skillet with the meat, stirring frequently to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking, allowing potatoes to develop golden edges and become tender, around 10-12 minutes.
- Incorporate corn kernels and chopped tomatoes into the skillet, gently mixing with the meat and potatoes to distribute ingredients evenly and allow flavors to meld together.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and continue cooking for an additional 4-5 minutes, ensuring all components are heated thoroughly and vegetables are slightly softened.
- Season the skillet mixture with salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences and ensuring balanced seasoning throughout the dish.
- Remove skillet from heat and let mixture rest for 2-3 minutes to allow flavors to integrate and settle before serving.
- Transfer the hearty skillet meal directly to serving plates, ensuring an equal distribution of meat, potatoes, corn, and tomatoes in each portion.
Notes
- Swap ground beef for leaner protein options like ground turkey or chicken to reduce saturated fat and create a healthier meal.
- Add extra vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini to boost nutritional value and increase vegetable intake for picky eaters.
- Use fresh corn instead of canned for enhanced flavor and better texture, ensuring a more vibrant and garden-fresh dish.
- Sprinkle some shredded cheese on top or mix in some herbs like parsley or basil to elevate the flavor profile and make the skillet more exciting.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-17 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg