Description
This Quick Ground Beef and Potatoes is a delightful one-pan dinner that combines juicy ground beef, tender potatoes, and melted cheese. Perfect for a fast, flavorful meal, it’s great for busy nights and loved by all.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 ½ pounds yukon gold or russet potatoes, chopped into ½ inch cubes
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
- 4 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F if using the oven (optional).
- In a large heavy-bottom, non-stick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and ground beef, seasoning with 1 teaspoon salt, garlic, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Break apart the meat as it cooks, about 5-8 minutes, until browned and the onion is soft, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the cooked meat and set it aside in a bowl. In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil along with the chopped potatoes and the remaining teaspoon of salt. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add ¼ cup of water, cover, and cook while stirring frequently for about 15-20 minutes, until the potatoes are tender. Add more water if potatoes stick to the pan.
- Return the cooked meat to the skillet, then stir in mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and ketchup, adding more water if needed.
- Sprinkle half the cheese over the mixture and stir to combine. Top with the remaining cheese, then place in the oven for 5 minutes or until cheese melts. Serve warm with desired toppings.
Notes
For a quicker option, you can skip the oven step and serve directly from the skillet.
Feel free to add your favorite vegetables for extra flavor and nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg