Description
A hearty, one-pan cheesy ground beef and potatoes recipe made in just 40 minutes. This ultimate comfort food combines savory beef, tender potatoes, and melted cheddar for a family-friendly dinner that’s budget-conscious and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend for flavor and moisture)
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced (Russet or Yukon Gold)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup beef broth (low-sodium preferred)
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook 6-8 minutes until browned and caramelized.
- Add onion and garlic, cooking 3-4 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
- Stir in diced potatoes, salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano. Mix to coat evenly.
- Pour in beef broth, cover, and cook on low for 20-25 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Sprinkle cheddar cheese evenly on top, cover again, and cook 2-3 minutes until melted and bubbly.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For variety, swap ground beef with ground turkey or sweet potatoes for added nutrients. Gruyère cheese makes a gourmet twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: cheesy ground beef and potatoes, skillet dinner, comfort food recipe, easy ground beef recipe