Description
One Pan Cheesy Meat & Potato Skillet delivers a fast, comforting dinner featuring succulent smoked beef, melted cheese, and golden potatoes all cooked together in a single skillet. This easy, family‑friendly recipe requires minimal prep, with just diced potatoes, onion, garlic, butter, and shredded cheese, seasoned with salt and pepper. In under 40 minutes you’ll have a hearty, cheesy skillet meal perfect for busy weeknights, satisfying both kids and adults with its rich, indulgent flavor. Enjoy
Ingredients
- 1 pound smoked beef
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the potatoes, onion, and garlic.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic; sauté until fragrant.
- Add smoked beef; cook until browned.
- Stir in diced potatoes; season with salt and pepper.
- Cover and cook 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top; cover until melted.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra creaminess
- stir in a tablespoon of cream cheese before adding shredded cheese. Use a cast‑iron skillet for best heat distribution. Leftovers reheat well in microwave or on stovetop with a splash of broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 0 g
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
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