Sloppy Joe Potato Skillet

Ingredients

• 5 potatoes (small/medium, peeled, washed, and cut into cubes)
• 1 tbsp olive oil (for potatoes)
• salt (for potatoes)
• black pepper (for potatoes)
• garlic powder (for potatoes)
• paprika (for potatoes)
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 onion (chopped)
• 0.5 tsp salt (for beef mixture)
• 0.5 tsp black pepper (for beef mixture)
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp paprika (for beef mixture)
• 1 tbsp garlic (minced)
• 1.5 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (1-2 tbsp)
• 8 oz tomato sauce (can)
• 0.25 cup ketchup
• 1 tbsp mustard (yellow mustard)
• 2 tbsp bbq sauce
• 1.5 cup Colby Jack cheese (shredded)
• dried parsley (for garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   Peel, wash, and cut the potatoes into small cubes.

2. 2

   Place the potato cubes in a bowl and toss them with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until evenly coated.

3. 3

   Transfer the potatoes to the air fryer and cook at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes. Shake the basket at least a couple of times during cooking to ensure even crisping.

4. 4

   While the potatoes are air frying, place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and chopped onion.

5. 5

   Brown the beef and onion together, breaking the meat apart with a spatula, until the beef is cooked through and the onion is softened.

6. 6

   Add the salt, pepper, onion powder, and paprika to the meat mixture and stir to combine.

7. 7

   Stir in the minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, tomato sauce, ketchup, mustard, and BBQ sauce.

8. 8

   Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer until the potatoes are finished cooking.

9. 9

   Once the potatoes are crispy, add them to the skillet with the sloppy joe mixture and give it a quick stir to combine.

10. 10

    Sprinkle the shredded Colby Jack cheese evenly over the top of the skillet.

11. 11

    Place the skillet under the oven broiler for 1-2 minutes, just until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

12. 12

    Garnish with dried parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

The author notes that they do not use exact measurements for the potato seasonings; adjust to your preference. For the best results, ensure the potatoes are cut into uniform cubes so they cook evenly in the air fryer.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• dinner
• ground beef
• one-pan
• air fryer
• sloppy joes
• kid-friendly
• easy recipe