Description
This Best Beef and Potato Skillet is pure one-pan dinner magic — hearty, flavorful, and ready in under 30 minutes! Juicy ground beef, golden potatoes, and melty cheese come together for a comforting, family-approved meal that’s easy enough for weeknights but satisfying enough for seconds.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 medium potatoes, diced small
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)
Optional toppings: sour cream, green onions, or hot sauce
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add potatoes and cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and tender. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add ground beef and onion; cook until beef is browned and onion is softened.
4. Drain excess grease if needed.
5. Add garlic, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper; cook for 1 more minute.
6. Return potatoes to the skillet and toss everything together.
7. Sprinkle cheese evenly over the top and cover for 2–3 minutes until melted.
8. Garnish with parsley and serve hot with optional toppings.
Notes
🥔 Tip 1: Dice potatoes small and evenly for faster, crispier results.
🧀 Tip 2: Use sharp cheddar or pepper jack for bold flavor.
🌶️ Tip 3: Add bell peppers, corn, or jalapeños for color and spice.
🍳 Tip 4: Crack a few eggs on top and bake for a breakfast-style skillet.
💛 Tip 5: Great for meal prep — it reheats beautifully the next day!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: beef and potato skillet, one pan dinner, easy family meal, ground beef recipe, skillet dinner