Ground Beef & Beef · Easy
Cheesy Ground Beef and Potato Skillet
This cheesy ground beef and potato skillet is a hearty one-pan dinner with tender potatoes, seasoned beef, and melted cheese, ready in about 30 minutes.
10Prep min
20Cook min
30Total min
What you'll need
- 1 lbground beef
- 1/2yellow onion, diced
- 1.5 lbsbaby potatoes, diced small
- 1 tablespoonolive oil
- 1/2 cupbeef broth
- 1.5 cupsshredded cheddar cheese
- to taste salt, black pepper, paprika
Let's cook
- 1Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the diced potatoes, covered, for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fork-tender.
- 2Push the potatoes to one side and add the ground beef and onion, cooking for 6-7 minutes until browned; drain excess fat.
- 3Stir everything together and add the beef broth, paprika, salt, and pepper, simmering for 2-3 minutes.
- 4Sprinkle cheese over the top, cover, and let sit off heat for 2-3 minutes until melted.
- 5Serve hot.
Make it yours
- Add diced bell pepper for extra vegetables.
- Top with sour cream and green onion.
- Use sweet potatoes for a different flavor.
Good with
- A simple green salad
- Steamed broccoli
- Dinner rolls
Frequently asked questions
Good questions, answered.
How do I get the potatoes tender quickly?
Dice them small and cook covered so they steam as well as fry, cutting the cooking time.
Can I use frozen diced potatoes?
Yes, they work well and can cook slightly faster since they're often par-cooked.



