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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.

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10Prep min
20Cook min
30Total min
  • 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
  1. 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.
  2. 2Push the potatoes to one side and add the ground beef and onion, cooking for 6-7 minutes until browned; drain excess fat.
  3. 3Stir everything together and add the beef broth, paprika, salt, and pepper, simmering for 2-3 minutes.
  4. 4Sprinkle cheese over the top, cover, and let sit off heat for 2-3 minutes until melted.
  5. 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

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.

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