Description
Start your day with a comforting and delicious Hearty Mud Potatoes Breakfast Skillet with Eggs. This one-pan meal features creamy potatoes, savory ground beef, and perfectly cooked eggs for a satisfying breakfast experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 small diced onion
- 1 diced bell pepper (red or yellow)
- 4–6 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes: Scrub the potatoes clean and chop them into 1-inch chunks. Place the potato chunks in a large pot, cover with cold water by about an inch, and add a generous pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Brown the Beef: Heat olive oil or butter in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until fully browned. Drain excess grease and transfer the beef to a separate bowl.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add the diced onion and bell pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes until softened. Stir in smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper, cooking for another minute.
- Create the 'Mud Potatoes': Add the drained potato chunks back into the skillet. Using a potato masher, gently smash and roughly mash the potatoes. Stir in the cooked ground beef and press the mixture evenly into the skillet. Cook undisturbed for 5-7 minutes to develop a golden-brown crust.
- Make Wells for Eggs: Create 4-6 indentations in the potato mixture for the eggs.
- Add the Eggs and Cheese: Crack one egg into each well, season lightly with salt and pepper, and sprinkle cheese over the skillet.
- Finish Cooking: Cover the skillet and cook on medium-low heat for 8-12 minutes, or transfer to a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) and bake for 10-15 minutes until the eggs are cooked to your preference.
- Serve: Remove from heat, garnish with fresh herbs if desired, and serve directly from the skillet.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 250 mg
Keywords: For a lighter protein, substitute ground turkey or a plant-based alternative. Customize your vegetables and spices to your liking for a personal touch.