• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1½ pounds lean ground beef 90/10 or similar
• 1 medium yellow onion diced
• 1 large green bell pepper diced
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1½ pounds Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1½ cups beef broth
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Garnish (optional)

• parsley chopped