Cajun beef on spiced potatoes is a simple and family favorite weeknight meal I’ve been making for about 10 years. Well, not constantly for 10 years – you know what I mean. It’s a quick dish that comes together in about 30 minutes and uses ingredients that can be found in most pantries. Plus, it tastes so good no one’s ever gonna guess it costs less than $4.00 to make for a family of four.
The meat is spiced with Cajun seasoning (obviously) as well as tomatoes and onions. But the potatoes are really what make this special – they are sliced thin, sprinkled with more seasoning and then broiled until tender on the inside and crisp on the outside. Mmmm, can you tell they’re my favorite part?
When you arrange these crispy, spiced potatoes on a plate, top them with the tomato-meat mixture and a dollop of spiced yogurt topping, I guarantee your family will go “oooh” when you present this to them. And then, who knows – you might be making it for years to come, too.
Cajun Beef on Spiced Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef*
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 14- ounce can diced tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic divided
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning divided, plus more for sprinkling on potatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 large potatoes unpeeled
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
Instructions
- Brown meat in a large skillet. Add the chopped onion towards the end and cook until the onion is translucent.
- Add the tomatoes, 1½ teaspoons of the garlic, 1½ teaspoons of the Cajun seasoning, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Uncover and continue simmering for 5 minutes more.
- Meanwhile, preheat an oven broiler and prepare potatoes by cutting them into 1/4" slices lengthwise and placing in a single layer on a broiler pan. Pierce with a fork, brush with olive oil, and sprinkle with more of the Cajun seasoning.
- Broil 3" to 6" from heat for about 8 to 10 minutes (until starting to brown), then turn the potatoes and cook until browned and tender when pierced, another 5-10 minutes.
- While the potatoes are broiling, prepare the topping by combining the yogurt, remaining 1/2 teaspoon garlic and 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning in a small bowl.
- To serve: on 4 plates arrange 4-5 potato slices to the side, fanned out. Divide the meat mixture between the plates, mounding it next to the potatoes and then top each mound with a spoonful of the yogurt mixture.
Notes
Nutrition
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Sue says
Hi Jamie, I made this last night for dinner, it was a hit!! So simple and quick too, I followed the recipe exactly…except, (you knew I would say that:))just added some shredded cheese to the potatoes before adding the beef…my hubby loved it, will definitely make again, and is special enough for company too.
Jami says
So glad you liked this, Sue – I’ve always said it’s a sleeper hit here on the blog. 🙂
Sounds like a good addition, too!
Kathy says
I made the Cajun beef and potatoes and it was amazing!
Jami says
Glad you liked this, Kathy! I think it’s one of the best on the site, though it’s a hidden gem. 🙂
Nikki (Coupon Cookin') says
This looks great! What a healthy recipe-thanks for sharing!
Jenny says
This looks yummy! I am always looking for new ways to serve potatoes.
Shannon says
My husband is a meat and potatoes man. He would love this!
Jami @ An Oregon Cottage says
Maureen- I used turkey which did not need to be drained. I think it’s up to you if you want to drain- if it has a lot of juice that you don’t want in the sauce, then drain away. 😉
Maureen says
Jami, do you drain the beef after it’s browned? I did not see it mentioned.