Description
This Cheesy Ground Beef and Potatoes recipe is a hearty, one-skillet meal that combines tender potatoes, savory ground beef, and melted cheddar cheese for the ultimate comfort food ready in just 40 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend for optimal flavor and moisture)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook 6-8 minutes, breaking it apart until browned.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking 3-4 minutes until onions are translucent.
- Stir in diced potatoes, salt, black pepper, paprika, and oregano, coating potatoes evenly.
- Pour in beef broth, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer 20-25 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top. Cover and cook 2-3 minutes until melted.
- Remove from heat, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
Use a 12-inch skillet to prevent overcrowding. Avoid adding cheese too early to keep it perfectly melted. For a lighter option, swap beef for ground turkey or use sweet potatoes. Store leftovers in the fridge up to 4 days or freeze for 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: cheesy ground beef and potatoes, one skillet meal, comfort food, beef and potato recipe, easy dinner