Description
This One-Pan Creamy Meat & Potato Skillet is a quick and hearty comfort food dinner made in a single pan. With juicy ground beef, tender potatoes, and a rich creamy sauce, it’s the perfect weeknight meal that’s big on flavor and easy on cleanup.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3–4 medium russet potatoes, diced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite)
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add remaining oil and diced potatoes. Cook until golden and tender, about 10–12 minutes.
- Stir in chopped onion and garlic; sauté until fragrant and softened, about 2–3 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard. Stir well to combine.
- Return the browned beef to the skillet. Mix everything together.
- Sprinkle cheese and thyme over the top. Cover and simmer until cheese is melted and everything is hot, about 5 minutes.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with turkey, chicken, or sausage for variety.
- Add greens like spinach or peas for extra nutrition.
- For spice lovers, mix in red pepper flakes or hot sauce.
- Use Yukon Gold potatoes for a firmer bite.
- Reheat gently with a splash of broth or cream to maintain the sauce’s texture.
