Cheesy Meat & Potato Skillet
There are nights when you want something filling, but the idea of having to deal with a lot of pots and pans makes you feel overwhelmed. That’s where the one-pan dinner comes to the rescue. This Cheesy Meat & Potato Skillet is more than just a quick meal; it’s comfort food that you can make in less than 30 minutes. It has golden potatoes, delicious ground meat, and gooey melted cheese.
It’s the kind of dish that brings everyone to the table without fuss. Rough, filling, and always able to change.
One pan, no mess.More time to enjoy, less cleaning.
You can change it.Can be used with beef, chicken, turkey, or pork.
In balance.Every bite has protein, carbohydrates, and vegetables.
Family-approved. Cheesy, filling, and tasty.
Ingredients for Four Servings
- ( ) 1 pound of ground beef, turkey, chicken, or pork
- ( ) 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes; 1 onion, chopped; 1 bell pepper, chopped
- ( ) Two cloves of minced garlic
- ( ) 1 teaspoon of paprika
- ( ) 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder
- ( ) ½ teaspoon of garlic powder
- ( ) ½ tsp salt
- ( ) ¼ tsp black pepper
- ( ) 1 cup of beef or chicken broth
- ( ) One cup of shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite kind)
- ( ) 1 tbsp of olive oil
- ( ) Fresh parsley to put on top
Instructions
- Put olive oil in a pan and heat it. Add diced potatoes and cook until lightly browned and starting to soften, about 8–10 minutes. Put aside.
- In the same pan, sauté the ground meat with the onion until it is no longer pink, about 5 to 7 minutes. If necessary, drain out extra fat.
- Add bell pepper, garlic, and seasonings. Cook until the food is mushy and smells good.
- Put the potatoes back in the pan, add the stock, cover, and let them cook for 5 minutes, or until they are soft.
- Add shredded cheddar on top, cover it, and let it melt into a golden, bubbling coating.
- Add parsley as a garnish and eat it right out of the skillet.
Tips & Variations
- For a creamier cheese pull, use mozzarella or Monterey Jack instead.
- Add more veggies, such as mushrooms, zucchini, or spinach.
- Add some heat with chili flakes, jalapeños, or a little spicy sauce.
- Put a fried egg on top of each plate for a brunch feel.
This recipe shows that you don’t have to make things complicated to feel good. You can make a dish that feels fancy but is also useful with just a skillet and a few cupboard goods. It’s the kind of meal that makes weeknights easier and weekends cozier.
One pan. Half an hour. Comfort that never ends.