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A cozy cast iron skillet filled with browned ground beef, golden potato cubes, sautéed onions, garlic, and fresh sliced jalapeños, all sprinkled with herbs for a rustic farmhouse-style dinner.
Sherryl Jenkins's avatarSherryl Jenkins

Beef & Potato Taco Skillet (AIP-Friendly Version)

This cozy one-pan Beef & Potato Taco Skillet combines seasoned ground beef, golden potatoes, onions, garlic, and optional jalapeños for a comforting AIP-ish dinner that cooks in under 30 minutes. Perfect for busy nights when you want something hearty, simple, and full of flavor—without nightshades, dairy, or gluten.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups diced potatoes (½-inch cubes
  • 2 tbsp avocado or olive oil
  • ¼–½ fresh jalapeño, sliced (optional, if tolerated)
  • ½ cup beef broth
  • 1 tbsp coconut aminos
  • 1 batch AIP Taco Seasoning (below)
  • Salt to taste
  • Optional topping: dairy-free cheese substitute shreds (Better Goods)
AIP Taco Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric optional for warmth
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • ½ tsp thyme
  • ½ tsp basil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ginger powder
  • (Optional: ¼ tsp black pepper if tolerated)

Equipment

  • Cast iron skillet (10–12 inch)
  • Cutting board
  • Chef’s knife
  • Wooden spoon or heat-safe spatula
  • Measuring spoons
  • Small bowl (for mixing taco seasoning)

Method
 

  1. Cook the potatoes: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet. Add diced potatoes + pinch of salt. Cook until lightly browned and mostly tender, about 10–12 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  2. Brown the beef: Add remaining oil to the skillet. Sauté onions until soft. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Add ground beef and brown completely.
  3. Season: Stir in your AIP taco seasoning. Add coconut aminos + broth. Simmer 2–3 minutes to bloom the spices.
  4. Combine: Return potatoes to the skillet. Stir everything together and cook 3–5 minutes until thickened and cozy.
  5. Optional jalapeño moment: Add sliced jalapeños on top — fresh for heat, or pan-fry for mild.
  6. Serve: Spoon into bowls and enjoy with mashed potatoes, green beans, sautéed zucchini, or a dollop of AIP “sour cream.”

Notes

ESTIMATED MACROS

(per serving — varies by potato & brand)

(AIP is flexible, so these are approximate)
  • Calories: ~390
  • Protein: ~23g
  • Fat: ~22g
  • Carbs: ~26g
  • Fiber: ~3g