Description
One-pan Beef and Potatoes Skillet delivers pure comfort straight from my kitchen to your plate. Hearty ground beef sizzles with crispy potato chunks, creating a quick weeknight dinner that solves your hunger in less than 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 4 medium potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 12 cups (354 ml) beef broth
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 small onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Optional: Chopped parsley or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F. Crumble 1 pound lean ground beef into the pan, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks for 6-7 minutes until completely browned.
- Transfer the cooked beef to a clean plate, leaving behind the flavorful pan drippings. Add 4 medium diced potatoes and 1 small chopped onion to the same skillet.
- Sauté the potatoes and onions for 5-7 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes to ensure even browning and prevent sticking. Your potatoes should develop a golden exterior.
- Mince 2 garlic cloves directly into the skillet. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon dried thyme, salt, and black pepper over the vegetables. Stir thoroughly for 45-60 seconds.
- Return the browned beef to the skillet. Pour 1 ½ cups beef broth over the mixture, allowing ingredients to settle naturally. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes.
- Check potato tenderness with a fork. When potatoes are soft, sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese across the surface. Cover and let cheese melt for 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let the skillet rest for 2 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions if desired. Serve immediately while cheese is melted and hot.
Notes
- Choose a cast-iron skillet for the best flavor and even cooking, as it retains heat beautifully and creates a perfect crispy bottom.
- Cut potatoes into uniform, bite-sized pieces to ensure they cook evenly and become tender at the same time.
- For a lower-carb version, swap potatoes with cauliflower or turnips, which absorb seasonings wonderfully and provide similar texture.
- Drain excess fat after browning beef to keep the dish from becoming greasy, ensuring a cleaner, more concentrated flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Category: One-Skillet
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg