Description
Hearty Ground Meat and Potato Skillet brings comfort directly to your dinner table with minimal cleanup. Savory spices and tender ingredients create a satisfying meal perfect for busy weeknights when you crave something quick and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground meat (beef, turkey, or chicken)
- 12 small potatoes, diced
- 1/2 to 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or other)
Liquid and Cream Components:
- 1 can cream soup (mushroom, chicken, or celery)
- 3/4 cup milk
Seasonings:
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium flame and crumble the ground meat, breaking it into fine fragments while cooking. Eliminate any surplus grease if necessary.
- Incorporate diced potatoes into the sizzling meat mixture, stirring periodically to ensure even cooking. Allow potatoes to become fork-tender and golden, approximately 15-18 minutes.
- Lower the skillet’s temperature to minimal heat and introduce cream soup along with milk, creating a smooth, cohesive sauce. Thoroughly blend ingredients until completely integrated.
- Enhance the dish’s flavor profile by sprinkling carefully selected seasonings such as garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Gently fold these aromatics into the meat and potato mixture.
- Generously distribute shredded cheese across the surface, then cover the skillet with a tight-fitting lid. Allow cheese to melt completely, transforming into a luscious, gooey topping.
- Remove from heat and let the skillet rest for 2-3 minutes to allow flavors to meld and sauce to slightly thicken. Plate immediately while steaming hot for optimal taste and texture.
Notes
- Select lean ground meat to reduce excess fat and create a healthier version of the dish.
- Dice potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the skillet.
- Use low-sodium cream soup or make a homemade sauce to control salt content and enhance flavor profile.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like sharp cheddar, mozzarella, or pepper jack for unique taste variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg