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Ground Meat and Potato Skillet Recipe

Ground Meat and Potato Skillet Recipe


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4.7 from 34 reviews

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Description

Hearty ground meat and potato skillet delivers comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen, blending rustic flavors with simple ingredients. Satisfying one-pan meals like this promise warmth and deliciousness you’ll crave again and again.


Ingredients

Scale

Proteins:

  • 1 pound ground meat (beef, turkey, or your choice)

Starches:

  • 12 small potatoes, diced (or adjust to preference)

Additional Ingredients:

  • 1 can cream soup (any flavor you like)
  • 3/4 cup milk (or substitute with water and sour cream if preferred)
  • Seasoning of your choice
  • Shredded cheese (optional, for topping)

Instructions

  1. Warm a spacious cast-iron skillet over medium flame and introduce ground meat, methodically crumbling and sautéing until the protein achieves a rich, caramelized exterior.
  2. Incorporate diced potatoes directly into the skillet, ensuring they nestle among the browned meat fragments, stirring periodically to promote even cooking and prevent sticking.
  3. Transition the skillet’s contents by gently pouring cream soup and liquid components, thoroughly integrating these elements to create a cohesive, creamy foundation that envelops the meat and potato mixture.
  4. Elevate the dish’s flavor profile by sprinkling strategic seasonings throughout the skillet, whisking them meticulously to distribute robust taste across every morsel.
  5. Optional: Blanket the surface with delicate shreds of cheese, allowing them to gradually melt and transform into a luxurious, golden-hued topping that adds textural complexity and rich depth.
  6. Remove from heat and let the skillet contents rest momentarily, permitting flavors to harmonize before serving this comforting, rustic one-pan culinary creation.

Notes

  • Choose lean ground meat to reduce excess fat and create a healthier version of the dish.
  • Dice potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the skillet.
  • Switch to plant-based alternatives like ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumbles for different dietary preferences.
  • Enhance flavor by adding fresh herbs like parsley, thyme, or rosemary during the final seasoning stage for extra depth and aroma.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 35 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 25 g
  • Cholesterol: 70 mg