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Beef & Potatoes

Beef & Potatoes

64 Ratings
64 Ratings
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Beef & Potatoes
Makes: 4 Servings
Total Cost: $$$$

The Eating Smart Seasoning Mix helps make this a quick and flavorful dinner of beef and potatoes. Try sweet potatoes or other types for increased variety.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound 90% lean ground beef
  • 1 1/3 cups water
  • 7 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 3/4 cup Eating Smart Seasoning Mix
  • salt (to taste, optional)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Wash and peel the potatoes.
  3. Collect, slice, and measure all ingredients before starting to prepare the recipe.  
  4. Brown ground beef in a large skillet. Drain the fat.
  5. Add water, potatoes, and seasoning mix. Stir to combine with the beef. 
  6. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  7. Uncover and cook until excess water is evaporated.
  8. Taste; then add a small amount of salt, if needed.
  9. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours. Eat within 3 to 5 days. 

Notes

Be creative! Add chopped, cooked vegetables or frozen vegetables such as onion, carrots, peas, green beans, or corn after simmering. 

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Source:

Eating Smart Being Active Recipes
Colorado State University and University of California at Davis

Nutrition Information

Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 514
Total Fat 10 g
Saturated Fat 4 g
Cholesterol 72 mg
Sodium 148 mg
Carbohydrates 74 g
Dietary Fiber 9 g
Total Sugars 9 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 33 g
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Calcium 198 mg
Iron 5 mg
Potassium 2125 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 514
Total Fat 10 g
Saturated Fat 4 g
Monounsaturated Fat 4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 72 mg
Carbohydrates 74 g
Dietary Fiber 9 g
Total Sugars 9 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 33 g
Minerals
Calcium 198 mg
Potassium 2125 mg
Sodium 148 mg
Copper 510 mcg
Iron 5 mg
Magnesium 123 mg
Phosphorus 513 mg
Selenium 22 mcg
Zinc 7 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 73 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 1.5 mg
Vitamin B12 3 mg
Vitamin C 77 mg
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Vitamin E 0 mg
Vitamin K 12 mcg
Folate 78 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.4 mg
Riboflavin 0.5 mg
Niacin 9 mg
Choline 135 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 2 1/2 cups
Protein Foods 3 ounces
Dairy 1/2 cups

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