One-Pan Cheesy Meat & Potato Skillet
The One-Pan Cheesy Meat & Potato Skillet is your ultimate comfort food that combines savory ground meat, tender potatoes, and gooey cheese, all cooked in a single skillet for minimal cleanup and maximum flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this dish is not only delicious but also highly customizable. You can swap out the ground beef for turkey or chicken and experiment with your favorite cheeses to make it uniquely yours. The blend of spices enhances the flavors, ensuring everyone at the table will leave satisfied. Get ready to delight your taste buds with this hearty meal that brings both comfort and convenience to your kitchen!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ground Beef (or ground turkey or chicken)
- 3 medium Potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 1 medium Onion (chopped)
- 1 bell pepper (chopped)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 cup Beef Broth (or chicken broth)
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and cook the diced potatoes for about 8-10 minutes until soft and lightly browned. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, brown the ground meat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in chopped onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic; cook until softened.
- Add in paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper for seasoning.
- Return the cooked potatoes to the skillet and pour in beef broth.
- Cover and simmer for about 5 minutes until tender.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top and cover again until melted.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of skillet (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg