Cheesy Ground Beef and Potatoes Recipe
A comforting and flavorful one-pan dish featuring seasoned ground beef, tender diced potatoes, and melted cheddar cheese, perfect for an easy and hearty meal.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing and simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Meat and Oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Liquids & Toppings
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Brown the Beef: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks to ensure even cooking.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens and becomes fragrant.
- Add Potatoes and Seasonings: Add the diced potatoes to the skillet and sprinkle in salt, black pepper, paprika, and dried oregano. Stir well to evenly coat the potatoes and beef with the spices.
- Simmer with Broth: Pour in the beef broth and cover the skillet. Lower the heat to a gentle simmer and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the broth has mostly absorbed into the mixture.
- Melt the Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the beef and potatoes. Cover the skillet again and let it cook for 2-3 minutes until the cheese melts thoroughly.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve warm for a delicious, hearty meal.
Notes
- You can substitute Yukon Gold or red potatoes if desired.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili flakes.
- Use low-sodium beef broth to control salt levels.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated within 2 days for best quality.
- Adding a handful of frozen peas or corn can boost the vegetable content.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.3g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: ground beef recipe, cheesy potatoes, one-pan meal, easy dinner, comfort food, skillet dish