Description

This One-Pan Cheesy Meat & Potato Skillet is a hearty and comforting dish perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Ground beef is browned with sautéed onions and garlic, then simmered with tender baby potatoes until cooked through. Topped with melted cheddar cheese and fresh green onions, this easy skillet meal combines savory flavors and satisfying textures all in one pan.

Ingredients

Scale

Meat and Vegetables

1 lb ground beef
1.5 lbs baby potatoes, chopped into bite-sized pieces
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 green onions, chopped

Dairy

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Other Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Prepare Potatoes: Chop the baby potatoes into bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and faster tenderness during the simmering process.
Sauté Onions: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes, to develop a sweet and savory base.
Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Brown the Beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until fully browned and no pink remains. Season with salt and pepper to taste during cooking.
Add Potatoes: Mix the chopped potatoes into the beef mixture making sure they are evenly distributed in the skillet.
Cook Potatoes: Cover the skillet with a lid and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. This step ensures the potatoes cook through without drying out.
Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the skillet mixture. Cover again and allow the cheese to melt completely, about 2-3 minutes.
Garnish and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat, garnish with chopped green onions for freshness and color, and serve hot straight from the pan.

Notes

You can substitute baby potatoes with diced red or Yukon gold potatoes.
For extra flavor, add smoked paprika or a pinch of chili flakes when browning the beef.
Use sharp or mild cheddar cheese depending on your preference.
Covering the skillet is key to cooking the potatoes evenly and melting the cheese properly.
Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American