Description
This One-Pan Creamy Meat & Potato Skillet is a comforting and hearty dish that is easy to make and perfect for a cozy dinner at home. With a creamy sauce, tender potatoes, and flavorful ground beef, this skillet meal is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Potato Mixture:
- 3 cups diced potatoes (peeled if desired)
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Ground Beef Mixture: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened. Stir in garlic, then add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Cook Potatoes: Add diced potatoes, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Pour in beef broth, cover, and simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Add Cream and Cheese: Stir in heavy cream and both cheeses. Cook until sauce is thick and creamy, and cheese is melted.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
- You can swap ground beef for ground turkey or sausage.
- For extra texture, add frozen peas or corn in the final 5 minutes of cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
