Here’s a hearty and simple recipe for a Cheesy Potato and Ground Beef Skillet Dish—perfect for a one-pan meal:
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 1 lb (≈450 g) ground beef
- 4 cups diced potatoes (peeled or unpeeled, small cubes)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped (optional)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- 1–1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- Optional garnish: chopped green onions or parsley
Instructions
- Cook the Potatoes:
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10–12 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Cook the Ground Beef:
- In the same skillet, add the remaining oil (if needed).
- Cook ground beef with onions and garlic until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add bell pepper, paprika, salt, pepper, and thyme; cook 2–3 minutes.
- Combine & Cook:
- Return the potatoes to the skillet and stir to combine with the beef mixture.
- Cover and cook for another 5–7 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Add Cheese:
- Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the skillet.
- Cover and cook 2–3 minutes until the cheese melts.
- Serve:
- Garnish with chopped green onions or parsley and serve hot.
💡 Tips
- For extra flavor, add 1/4 cup beef or chicken broth when combining potatoes and beef to keep everything moist.
- You can swap cheddar for Monterey Jack, Colby, or a cheese blend for a different flavor.
- Optional: add frozen corn or peas in the last 5 minutes for more veggies.
If you want, I can also give you a one-pan version using frozen hash browns, which makes this even faster for weeknight dinners.
Do you want that version?
