Description
This One-Pan Creamy Meat & Potato Skillet is a hearty and comforting meal that is perfect for a cozy dinner. With a creamy sauce, tender potatoes, and savory ground beef or turkey, this dish is sure to be a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Meat:
- 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
Skillet Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (if needed)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced small
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ cup beef or chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream or whole milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Ground Meat: Brown the ground meat in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Add Onions and Potatoes: Add diced onion and garlic to the skillet. Cook until softened, then stir in diced potatoes, salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Add Broth and Simmer: Pour in broth, cover, and simmer on medium-low heat for 12–15 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
- Finish with Cream and Cheese: Stir in cream, simmer for 3–5 minutes. Sprinkle cheese over the top and cover until melted. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, mix sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.
- Swap potatoes for sweet potatoes or use half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1¼ cups
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
