Description
This Cheesy Ground Beef Potato Skillet is a hearty and delicious meal that brings together the flavors of ground beef, potatoes, and cheese in one skillet. Perfect for a family dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 large potatoes, diced
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients:
- Dice the potatoes and bell pepper.
- Chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- Cook the Ground Beef:
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula.
- Remove excess fat if needed.
- Add Vegetables:
- Add another tablespoon of olive oil if necessary and sauté the onions and garlic until translucent.
- Stir in diced potatoes, red bell pepper, and corn.
- Season and Cook:
- Season with paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cover the skillet and cook on medium heat for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender.
- Add Cheese:
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top, cover, and let it melt completely.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce to the beef.
- Use a mix of different cheeses for a richer flavor.
- Adjust seasoning to your preference, adding chili flakes for a spicy kick if desired.
- To make the potatoes cook faster, parboil them for 5 minutes before adding to the skillet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg