Sunday, March 10, 2013

Quick and Easy Dinner


If you are in a hurry to make dinner, two key ingredients will have your table set in under 30 minutes. Ground beef and potatoes are staples in most kitchens. Food.com has a great recipe for you.

Both of these ingredients are fairly inexpensive. This week ground beef is on sale at "Fresh & Easy" for $2.49 a pound. It is sold in a two-pound package. You can double this recipe or freeze half of the ground beef to use later. A ten-pound bag of potatoes can often be bought for around $1.00. 

Cube potatoes into half-inch pieces.
Photo by Sandy Brambia
The first thing to do is cube the potatoes. Then you heat the oil over a medium flame. Try using grapeseed oil. It is a healthy option that has a high smoke point. This makes it great for browning meat.

Add meat when potatoes start to look translucent.
Photo by Sandy Brambila
Cook the potatoes for about ten minutes. They will start to look translucent. At this point add the ground beef and break it up into small clumps. It is best to use lean meat so you don't have to drain the grease.

Once the meat is fully cooked you can season it with salt, pepper and a little cumin. 

Add your favorite garnish and enjoy.
Photo by Sandy Brambila
This dish will go great with some homemade tortillas. Top it with sour cream or guacamole and enjoy.

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