01 -
Wash, peel, and dice the potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Finely chop the onions and mince the garlic.
02 -
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the lean ground beef and cook until browned and crumbly. Drain excess fat.
03 -
Add onions and minced garlic to the browned beef and sauté until onions become translucent.
04 -
Stir in the diced potatoes, then pour in the beef broth. Add paprika, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
05 -
Cover and cook on low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are fork-tender.
06 -
If desired, sprinkle shredded cheese over the dish in the last few minutes of cooking, allowing it to melt.
07 -
Spoon the hot preparation directly from the skillet and serve immediately.