Cheesy Ground Beef and Potatoes Skillet
A hearty skillet dish combining protein, starch, and gooey cheese, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced potatoes and cook until beginning to soften, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until translucent.
- Push the vegetables to the side and add ground beef, breaking it up and cooking until browned.
- Sprinkle paprika, salt, and pepper over the mixture.
- Pour in beef broth and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for about 10 more minutes, until potatoes are tender.
- Melt cheese on top for a delicious finish.
Notes
For best texture, use waxy or Yukon Gold potatoes. Adjust cheese type for different flavor profiles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Find it online: https://www.simplefamilydishes.com/cheesy-beef-potatoes-skillet/