Description
This Loaded Ground Beef and Potatoes Skillet is a hearty and satisfying one-pan meal that’s perfect for a quick and delicious dinner. With tender potatoes, flavorful ground beef, and melted cheddar cheese, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef:
- 1 pound ground beef
Potatoes:
- 3 medium russet potatoes, diced
Vegetables:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, sliced
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup sour cream (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced potatoes and cook for about 10 minutes until they soften and brown.
- Cook Ground Beef: Add onion and bell pepper, cook for 3-4 minutes. Push vegetables aside, add ground beef and cook until browned. Add garlic, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Finish Dish: Sprinkle cheddar cheese, cover, and let melt for 2 minutes. Top with green onions, parsley, and sour cream. Serve warm.
Notes
- You can swap ground beef for turkey or chicken.
- Add cooked bacon bits for extra flavor.
- Serve with hot sauce for added kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
