Description
Hearty Potato and Egg Skillet delivers budget-friendly comfort straight from grandmother’s kitchen. Crispy potatoes nestled with perfectly fried eggs make this simple dish a delicious lifesaver when money runs low and hunger calls.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (453 grams) lean ground beef
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Pantry Ingredients:
- 2 (15 ounces / 425 grams) cans stewed tomatoes (with juice)
- 1 (15 ounces / 425 grams) can water
- 8 ounces (226 grams) elbow macaroni
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high temperature and crumble ground beef into the pan, simultaneously sautéing chopped onions and garlic until meat browns and vegetables become translucent.
- Pour stewed tomatoes and water into the skillet, incorporating dried parsley, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to create a robust, aromatic base for the dish.
- Introduce elbow macaroni directly into the seasoned liquid, stirring to distribute evenly and prevent clustering of pasta.
- Reduce heat, cover the skillet, and allow the mixture to gently simmer, occasionally stirring to ensure even cooking and prevent pasta from sticking to the pan’s bottom.
- Monitor the pasta’s texture, ensuring it reaches an al dente consistency and absorbs the rich, flavorful sauce without becoming mushy.
- Once pasta is tender and liquid has been mostly absorbed, remove skillet from heat and let the dish rest for a minute to allow flavors to meld completely.
- Plate the meal, generously garnishing with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and adjusting seasoning with additional salt or pepper according to personal preference.
Notes
- Skip draining fat for extra flavor, letting it add richness to the dish.
- Switch ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter, healthier alternative.
- Use fire-roasted tomatoes to enhance the depth and complexity of the sauce’s flavor profile.
- Sprinkle some red pepper flakes directly on individual servings for customizable heat levels that suit different spice preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg