One-Pan Cheesy Meat & Potato Skillet
This one-pan cheesy meat & potato skillet is a hearty, comforting weeknight dinner that brings together golden potatoes, savory meat, and gooey melted cheese — all in just one skillet. Simple, craveable, and ready in 40 minutes!
Ingredients
- - 1 lb ground beef or sausage
- - 1 ½ lbs Yukon Gold potatoes diced small
- - 1 medium onion diced
- - 3 cloves garlic minced
- - 1 bell pepper diced
- - 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar or Colby Jack cheese
- - 1 tsp smoked paprika
- - Salt and pepper to taste
- - Optional: 1–2 tbsp beef broth for deglazing
Instructions
- In a large cast iron skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef or sausage until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add diced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Toss in the diced potatoes. Cook uncovered for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden and fork-tender.
- Add bell peppers, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook another 3 minutes.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top. Cover skillet and turn off heat. Let cheese melt for 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with green onions or a dollop of sour cream if desired.
Notes
- Use pre-boiled potatoes to speed things up.
- Turkey or veggie sausage can be used instead of beef.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan; use a large skillet.
- Leftovers reheat well in the oven or skillet.