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Cheesy Ground Beef and Potatoes

Cheesy Ground Beef and Potatoes

This Cheesy Ground Beef and Potatoes skillet is the ultimate comfort food — hearty, flavorful, and made in one pan! Juicy ground beef, tender potatoes, and melted cheddar cheese come together for a satisfying weeknight meal that’s ready in under 40 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 medium potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 0.5 cup beef broth
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Method
 

  1. Cook the Beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
  2. Add Aromatics: Stir in the chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook for 3–4 minutes until the onion is softened and fragrant.
  3. Add Potatoes and Seasonings: Add the diced potatoes, salt, black pepper, paprika, and oregano. Stir well to combine.
  4. Simmer: Pour in the beef broth, cover the skillet, and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 20–25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
  5. Add Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the beef and potatoes. Cover again and cook for 2–3 minutes until the cheese is fully melted and gooey.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Top with freshly chopped parsley and serve warm straight from the skillet.

Notes

For extra flavor, try adding diced bell peppers or a dash of Worcestershire sauce to the beef mixture. You can also swap cheddar for mozzarella or pepper jack for a spicy twist.