Description
Hearty Skillet Beef and Potato Bake is a one-pan comfort dish combining seasoned ground beef, tender sliced potatoes, and melted cheese for a warm, satisfying meal perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1.5 lbs yellow or red potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: chopped green onions or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté onion and garlic until softened and fragrant, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme. Cook until browned and fully cooked through.
- Stir in thinly sliced potatoes and toss to coat with beef and seasonings.
- Cover the skillet and cook for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender.
- Uncover, sprinkle shredded cheese evenly on top, and cook for another 5 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with green onions or parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use pepper jack or mozzarella for different cheese flavors.
- Add veggies like bell peppers, mushrooms, or corn for variety.
- Mix in sour cream or cream cheese for a creamy version.
- Reheat in the oven or stovetop for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
