Description
Hearty one-pan cheesy meat & potato skillet delivers comfort straight from Grandma’s kitchen, blending rustic flavors with simple ingredients. Savory ground beef, tender potatoes, and melted cheese create a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound ground meat (beef, turkey, or sausage)
Potatoes and Vegetables:
- 12 small potatoes, diced
Dairy and Sauce:
- 3/4 cup milk (or substitute with water and sour cream)
- 1 can cream soup (chicken, mushroom, or celery)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or other)
Seasonings:
- Salt
- Pepper
- Other seasonings
Instructions
- Sear ground meat in a large skillet over medium-high heat until thoroughly browned and no pink remains, approximately 6-7 minutes.
- Remove excess fat from the pan, leaving a thin layer for cooking potatoes.
- Incorporate diced potatoes into the skillet, creating an even layer and allowing them to develop a golden-brown exterior while becoming tender, stirring intermittently for 12-15 minutes.
- Pour cream soup and liquid into the skillet, gently stirring to integrate all ingredients and create a cohesive sauce that coats the meat and potatoes evenly.
- Enhance flavor profile by sprinkling selected herbs and ground spices across the surface, ensuring balanced seasoning throughout the dish.
- Distribute shredded cheese generously over the top, then reduce heat to low and cover the skillet, allowing cheese to melt completely for 3-4 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let the dish rest for 2 minutes to allow sauce to slightly thicken and flavors to meld together.
- Serve immediately while cheese remains hot and stretchy, directly from the skillet for a rustic, comforting meal.
Notes
- Drain ground meat thoroughly to prevent a greasy dish and ensure crispy, well-browned texture.
- Cut potatoes uniformly for even cooking, preventing some pieces from being undercooked or overcooked.
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a leaner, vegetarian-friendly version.
- Use low-fat cheese or dairy-free alternatives to make the skillet more diet-friendly and reduce overall calories.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 535 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg