Description
Beef and Potatoes Skillet brings comfort straight to your dinner table with zero fuss and maximum flavor. Hearty ground beef, crispy potato chunks, and a simple seasoning blend create a satisfying meal that comes together faster than ordering takeout.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 4 medium russet potatoes
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) shredded cheddar cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) diced onion
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) milk
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Salt
Garnish:
- Chopped parsley or green onions
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a 12-inch skillet at medium temperature (350°F). Carefully add 4 peeled and diced russet potatoes, spreading them evenly. Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally until potatoes develop a golden-brown exterior and become tender.
- Transfer golden potatoes to a separate plate. In the same skillet, add 1 pound ground beef and ½ cup diced onion. Cook at medium-high heat (375°F) for 7-8 minutes, breaking beef into small crumbles and ensuring onions become translucent.
- Drain any excess fat from the beef and onion mixture. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and salt across the surface. Thoroughly mix seasonings into the meat.
- Gently return the golden potatoes to the skillet. Stir carefully to combine beef and potatoes, creating an even distribution of ingredients. Optional: Pour ¼ cup milk into the skillet for additional creaminess.
- Evenly distribute 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese across the top of the skillet. Cover and reduce heat to low (250°F). Allow cheese to melt completely for 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped parsley or green onions. Serve hot directly from the skillet for maximum flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Fresh, crispy potatoes are the key to this dish’s success, so dice them uniformly and give them space in the skillet to brown evenly.
- For a leaner version, use ground turkey or lean ground beef and choose reduced-fat cheese.
- Don’t rush the potato cooking process – letting them get golden creates a delicious crispy texture that makes this skillet special.
- Fresh herbs like parsley or chives add a bright, fresh note that cuts through the richness of the beef and cheese.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-33 minutes
- Category: One-Skillet
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 505 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg