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Cheesy Beef and Potato Skillet

A hearty, cheesy skillet meal combining savory ground beef, tender potatoes, and a touch of veggies.

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Servings
4
Level
Weeknight
Cheesy Beef and Potato Skillet

Say hello to comfort in a skillet! This Cheesy Beef and Potato Skillet is the ultimate crowd-pleaser, delivering a satisfying meal that's both flavorful and incredibly easy to make. With savory ground beef, soft potatoes, and a gooey cheese topping, it's hearty enough for the hungriest eaters and perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

Yield: 4 servings

Main

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium potatoes (about 1.5 lbs), peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas (optional)
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or a blend like Colby Jack)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet (cast iron works beautifully) over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess fat and remove beef from skillet, set aside.

  2. Step 2

    Add chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.

  3. Step 3

    Stir in the diced potatoes, beef broth, diced tomatoes (undrained), thyme, and smoked paprika. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.

  4. Step 4

    Return the cooked ground beef to the skillet. Stir in the frozen peas (if using) and cook for another 2-3 minutes, uncovered, until peas are heated through and the liquid has slightly reduced.

  5. Step 5

    Preheat your broiler. Evenly sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top of the beef and potato mixture in the skillet.

  6. Step 6

    Place the skillet under the broiler for 2-4 minutes, watching carefully, until the cheese is melted and bubbly and lightly golden. Remove from broiler.

  7. Step 7

    Let rest for a few minutes, then garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving directly from the skillet. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Tips

  • For extra flavor, use russet or Yukon gold potatoes; they hold their shape well.
  • If you don't have an oven-safe skillet, you can transfer the mixture to a baking dish before adding cheese and broiling.
  • A dash of Worcestershire sauce added with the beef broth can deepen the savory notes.

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