Keep reading for our expert tips, including many delicious ways to use leftovers if you have any.

Add 1 tablespoon oil to the drippings in the pan.

(Add 2 tablespoons water to the pan if the potatoes start to stick.)

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Transfer the potatoes to the bowl with the beef.

Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in the skillet over medium heat.

Add minced garlic; cook, stirring often, until aromatic, about 1 minute.

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Stir in the beef, potatoes and 1 tablespoon vinegar.

Sprinkle with sliced scallion, if desired.

In this case, 90% ground beef is 90% meat and 10% fat.

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Leftovers (if you have any!)

can be spun into new meals easily.

you might reheat and wrap ground beef and potatoes into a burrito.

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Leftovers can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

This is the pop in of recipe that would be just as flavorful with ground turkey or chicken.