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Cheesy Ground Beef Potato Skillet: A One-Pan Comfort Dish You’ll Love

Whip up this Cheesy Ground Beef Potato Skillet in just 45 minutes! A hearty one-pan dish packed with flavor and melty cheddar

Ingredients

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  • 1 tbspolive oil
  • 1 tbspunsalted butter
  • 1.8lbs starchy potatoes (white potatoes preferred)
  • 2Romano or bell peppers, chopped
  • 1.1lbs lean ground beef
  • 1yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tspsweet paprika
  • 1 tspblack pepper
  • 1 tspItalian seasoning
  • ½ tspsalt
  • ½ tspchili flakes
  • 2 tbspconcentrated tomato paste
  • 2 tbspchopped parsley (plus extra for garnish)
  • 2 cupschicken broth
  • 1 ½ cupsgrated cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients:
  2. Peel the potatoes and slice them into ¼-inch slices. Finely chop the onion and parsley, mince the garlic, and thinly slice the peppers after deseeding them.
  3. Cook the Potatoes:
  4. Heat olive oil and butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the potato slices and cook for 6 minutes, flipping occasionally, until golden brown. Remove the potatoes and set aside.
  5. Cook the Peppers and Beef:
  6. Using the same skillet, sauté the sliced peppers for about 3 minutes until softened. Add the ground beef, breaking it into small pieces, and cook until lightly browned (about 2 minutes).
  7. Build Flavor:
  8. Add the minced garlic and chopped onion to the skillet. Stir and cook for about 2 minutes until fragrant. Season with salt, chili flakes, black pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Mix in the tomato paste until well combined.
  9. Combine and Simmer:
  10. Return the potatoes to the skillet, along with the chopped parsley. Gently stir everything together. Pour in the chicken broth, cover the skillet with a lid, and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender. Remove the lid and let the broth reduce completely.
  11. Add Cheese:
  12. Sprinkle grated cheddar cheese over the skillet. Cover with the lid again and allow the cheese to melt completely.
  13. Garnish and Serve:
  14. Finish with additional parsley and chili flakes for a pop of color and flavor. Serve hot alongside a fresh side salad. Enjoy!