One-Pan Cheesy Meat & Potato Skillet Heaven in Minutes

Enjoy a flavorful One-Pan Cheesy Meat & Potato Skillet that combines ground beef, potatoes, and cheese for a quick dinner.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Meat

1 pound Ground Beef Can substitute with ground turkey or chicken.

For the Potatoes

1 pound Potatoes Baby potatoes or russets are best.

For the Cheese

1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Substitute with mozzarella or pepper jack if desired.

For the Aromatics

1 medium Onion Chopped.
2 cloves Garlic Minced.

For Seasoning

1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
1 teaspoon Pepper Adjust to taste.
1 teaspoon Paprika Smoked paprika increases depth of flavor.
1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Can use Italian seasoning.

Equipment

large skillet

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prep Ingredients: Wash and slice potatoes, chop onion, and mince garlic.
Brown Meat: In a large skillet, heat oil, add ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned for about 5-7 minutes.
Cook Potatoes: Add potatoes and onions to the skillet, sauté for 12-15 minutes until tender and golden brown.
Add Garlic and Seasoning: Stir in minced garlic, paprika, and dried oregano, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes.
Melt Cheese: Sprinkle cheese over the mixture, reduce heat, cover, and melt cheese for about 3-5 minutes.
Serve: Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Customize with your favorite vegetables or alternate proteins for dietary preferences.

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