Cheesy Ground Beef and Potatoes
This comforting ground beef and potatoes recipe brings together sizzling beef, tender potatoes, and melty cheese in one skillet. It’s a cozy, weeknight-friendly dish that tastes like a hug from home.
Equipment
- Large Skillet with Lid
- Wooden Spoon
- Cutting board
- Knife
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 medium potatoes peeled and diced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add chopped onion and garlic. Cook for 3–4 minutes until onion softens and is fragrant.
- Stir in diced potatoes, salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano. Mix until potatoes are well coated.
- Pour in beef broth. Cover skillet and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20–25 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the top. Cover for 2–3 minutes to melt the cheese.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
This skillet casserole is flexible and forgiving — add spinach, bell peppers, or mushrooms for extra color and flavor. Serve with salad or bread, or turn leftovers into wraps!
Nutrition
Calories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 30gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 720mgPotassium: 820mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 620IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3.1mg
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