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Ground Beef Potato Skillet Dinner

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A cozy, one-pan skillet dinner featuring ground beef, golden potatoes, sweet onions, bell pepper, and melty cheese. This easy, hearty meal comes together in about 40 minutes and is perfect for chilly fall nights or busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20 recommended)
  • 3 medium potatoes (about 1½ lbs), diced into ½-inch cubes (Yukon Gold and/or russet)
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced (red, yellow, orange, or green)
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Colby Jack recommended, mozzarella optional)
  • ½ cup beef broth (or chicken broth or water)
  • 1 tsp paprika (smoked if available)
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste (start with 1 tsp salt and ½ tsp pepper)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (divided, or canola/avocado oil)
  • Optional garnish: chopped fresh parsley or chives, sour cream, hot sauce

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: Dice potatoes into ½-inch cubes, chop onion and bell pepper, mince garlic, and shred cheese if needed.
  2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, season lightly with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and no longer pink (about 5-6 minutes). Drain excess grease, leaving a little for flavor.
  3. Push beef to one side. Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil. Add diced potatoes, onion, and bell pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until veggies start to soften.
  4. Add paprika, oregano, more salt and pepper, and minced garlic. Stir to combine and let spices bloom for about 1 minute.
  5. Pour in beef broth, scraping up any browned bits. Cover skillet, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring once or twice, until potatoes are fork-tender. Add more broth or water if pan gets dry.
  6. Remove lid. Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the skillet. Cover and cook 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted. For a golden top, broil skillet for 1-2 minutes (watch closely).
  7. Garnish with parsley or chives if desired. Serve hot, optionally with sour cream or hot sauce.

Notes

Cut potatoes into small, even cubes for even cooking. Brown the beef well for extra flavor. For a vegetarian version, use plant-based ground ‘beef’ and vegetable broth. Add extra veggies or beans for variety. Finish under the broiler for a bubbly, golden cheese top. Leftovers reheat well and can be frozen.

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Keywords: ground beef, potatoes, skillet dinner, one-pan, easy dinner, fall recipe, comfort food, cheesy, weeknight meal, family dinner

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