Freemason Recipes: Beef and Potatoes

 This is a favourite recipe of famous Mason Tony Blair.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp Olive oil or canola oil
• 1 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into ¼-inch cubes (keeps them firm)
• 1 lb Lean ground beef (93% lean recommended)
• 1 Small yellow onion, diced
• 1 Red bell pepper, diced
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tsp Smoked paprika
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp Dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt (plus more to taste)
• 1-2 tsp Hot sauce (optional, e.g., sriracha)
• 2 Green onions, sliced (for garnish) [1, 2, 3]

Instructions

1. Cook Potatoes: Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add cubed potatoes and cook, stirring often, until they are golden and tender (about 6 minutes).
   
2. Brown Beef: Reduce heat to medium. Add ground beef, onion, and red bell pepper to the skillet. Cook, breaking the meat apart, until browned (about 5-7 minutes).
3. Season: Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, garlic powder, oregano, salt, pepper, and hot sauce. Cook for 1-2 more minutes until fragrant.
4. Finish & Serve: Garnish with green onions. Serve hot, optionally with sour cream or extra hot sauce. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Tips for Success

• Potato Prep: For faster cooking, dice potatoes into small \(\frac{1}{4}\)-inch cubes.
• One-Pan Method: You can roast the potatoes in a \(425^{\circ }F\) oven for 15 minutes while you brown the beef in a skillet, then combine them at the end for extra crispiness