One-Pan Cheesy Meat & Potato Skillet Recipe
This One-Pan Cheesy Meat & Potato Skillet is a hearty, comforting dish combining browned ground meat, tender golden potatoes, and melted cheddar cheese all cooked in a single skillet. Perfect for an easy weeknight meal, it blends savory spices and vegetables for a deliciously satisfying dinner that’s simple to make and full of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Protein 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
Seasonings
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Liquids & Others
- 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
- Golden potatoes: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are lightly browned and beginning to soften, about 8 to 10 minutes. Once done, remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Savory meat: In the same skillet, add the ground meat and chopped onion. Cook over medium heat, breaking the meat apart, until fully browned and the onion is translucent, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
- Flavor base: Add the chopped bell pepper, minced garlic, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the meat mixture. Cook for a few more minutes until the vegetables soften and the mixture becomes fragrant.
- Bring it together: Return the cooked potatoes to the skillet. Pour in the beef broth, then cover and simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and have absorbed the flavors.
- Cheese moment: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the skillet mixture. Cover the pan again and let the cheese melt completely into a bubbly, golden layer, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Serve hot: Garnish the skillet with fresh parsley and serve directly from the pan while hot for a comforting and delicious meal.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey, chicken, or pork based on preference.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper or smoked paprika.
- If you prefer softer potatoes, cut them smaller or increase simmering time slightly.
- Use different cheese varieties like mozzarella or pepper jack for a different taste profile.
- Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat nicely in a skillet.
Keywords: One-pan skillet, cheesy potatoes, ground beef recipe, easy weeknight dinner, comfort food, simple skillet meal
