One-Pan Cheesy Meat & Potato Skillet for Easy Comfort Cooking

Experience a flavorful One-Pan Cheesy Meat & Potato Skillet, perfect for quick dinners and easy cleanup.

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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 lb Ground Beef Substitute with turkey, chicken, or sausage if preferred.

For the Potatoes

1 lb Baby Potatoes or Russets Frozen varieties can work too if thawed first.

For the Cheese

1 cup Shredded Cheddar Other options include mozzarella or pepper jack.

For the Aromatics

1 medium Onion Optional, can be left out for simplicity.
2 cloves Garlic Freshly minced for best flavor.

For Seasoning

1 tsp Salt Adjust to taste.
1 tsp Pepper Adjust to taste.
1 tsp Paprika Smoked paprika is a great alternative.
1 tsp Dried Oregano or Italian Seasoning

Equipment

Large skillet

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Start by gathering all your ingredients. Chop the onion and mince the garlic. Wash and quarter the potatoes.
In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and break it apart. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned.
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until onions are translucent.
Mix in the quartered potatoes, salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano. Cover and cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Sprinkle shredded cheese over the mixture. Cover again and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For optimal taste, use fresh ingredients whenever possible. Feel free to customize with your favorite proteins and vegetables.

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