Description
This cheesy one-pot beef and potatoes recipe is a quick and easy skillet meal packed with savory flavors, tender potatoes, and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish comes together in 30 minutes using simple ingredients, making it an ideal comfort food recipe for beginner cooks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1.8 lbs starchy potatoes (Russet or white), sliced ¼-inch thick
- 2 Romano peppers, chopped (or bell peppers)
- 1.1 lbs lean ground beef
- 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp chili flakes (adjust for spice preference)
- 2 tbsp double-concentrated tomato paste
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
- 2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for a vegetarian version)
- 1 ½ cups grated cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Peel and slice the potatoes into ¼-inch thick rounds. Finely chop the onion and parsley, mince the garlic, and slice the peppers into thin strips.
- Cook the potatoes: Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced potatoes and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 6 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the peppers and beef: In the same skillet, add the chopped peppers and cook for 3 minutes until they begin to soften. Add the ground beef, breaking it into crumbles with a spatula, and cook for 2 minutes until lightly browned.
- Build the flavor: Stir in the garlic and onion, cooking until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the salt, black pepper, chili flakes, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Mix in the tomato paste to coat everything evenly.
- Simmer the dish: Return the golden potatoes to the skillet and stir to combine. Pour in the chicken broth, cover, and let everything simmer for 10 minutes until the potatoes are tender. If there is excess liquid, remove the lid and let it cook off over high heat.
- Melt the cheese and serve: Sprinkle grated cheddar cheese over the dish, cover with the lid, and let it melt completely. Garnish with fresh parsley and an extra pinch of chili flakes. Serve immediately while hot!
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of Worcestershire sauce or a pinch of smoked paprika.
- Make it creamy by stirring in a little heavy cream or sour cream before adding the cheese.
- To prevent soggy potatoes, make sure to brown them well first and allow excess liquid to cook off.
- Customize with extra vegetables like zucchini, mushrooms, green beans, or peas for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: One-Pot, Skillet
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 582 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1105mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 130mg