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Quick Ground Beef and Potatoes with Melted Cheese

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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American Comfort Food
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking 3-4 minutes until onions are translucent.
  3. Stir in diced potatoes, salt, black pepper, paprika, and oregano, coating potatoes evenly.
  4. Pour in beef broth, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer 20-25 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
  5. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top. Cover and cook 2-3 minutes until melted.
  6. 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.