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One-Pan Cheesy Meat & Potato Skillet Recipe

One-Pan Cheesy Meat & Potato Skillet Recipe
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5 from 9 reviews

This One-Pan Cheesy Meat & Potato Skillet is a hearty and comforting dish perfect for weeknight dinners. It combines browned ground meat, tender potatoes, and flavorful vegetables, all cooked together and topped with melted cheddar cheese. The dish is easy to prepare, using just one skillet, making cleanup a breeze while delivering a satisfying and delicious meal for the whole family.

Ingredients

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Meat and Vegetables

  • 1 lb ground beef (or turkey, chicken, or pork)
  • 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Spices and Seasoning

  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Other Ingredients

  • 1 cup beef broth (or chicken broth)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite variety)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Golden potatoes: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are lightly browned and beginning to soften, approximately 8 to 10 minutes. Once done, remove potatoes from the skillet and set aside.
  2. Savory meat: In the same skillet, add ground beef and chopped onion. Cook over medium heat, breaking up the meat, until fully browned and onions are translucent, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
  3. Flavor base: To the browned meat, add chopped bell pepper, minced garlic, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes until the bell pepper softens and the mixture becomes fragrant.
  4. Bring it together: Return the cooked potatoes back to the skillet. Pour in the beef broth, stir gently, then cover the pan with a lid. Let it simmer on low heat for 5 minutes or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
  5. Cheese moment: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the meat and potatoes. Cover the skillet again, allowing the cheese to melt thoroughly and form a bubbly, golden layer, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  6. Serve hot: Garnish the skillet with freshly chopped parsley. Serve immediately and enjoy the warm, cheesy, and savory dish straight from the pan.

Notes

  • You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey, chicken, or pork for a different flavor or leaner option.
  • Use sweet potatoes or Yukon gold potatoes for variation in taste and texture.
  • For a spicier dish, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili flakes with the seasonings.
  • To make this recipe gluten-free, ensure the broth used is gluten-free certified.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in a skillet or microwave.

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Keywords: one-pan skillet, cheesy meat and potatoes, ground beef recipe, easy dinner, comfort food, weeknight meal

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