Description
This One-Pan Potato & Meat Skillet is a hearty, comforting, and easy weeknight meal made with seasoned ground meat, golden potatoes, and simple vegetables—all cooked in one skillet. It’s quick, satisfying, and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
- 3 medium potatoes, diced (skin on or peeled)
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced potatoes and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften and brown.
- Push the potatoes to the side of the skillet and add the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil. Add diced onions and bell pepper; sauté for 2–3 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add ground meat to the skillet. Break it apart and cook until browned and fully cooked.
- Mix everything together. Season with paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Continue cooking until potatoes are fork-tender and everything is well combined, about 5–7 more minutes.
- Sprinkle with shredded cheese if desired, cover, and let it melt.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Use sweet potatoes for a twist.
- Add chopped spinach or kale toward the end for extra greens.
- This meal is great for meal prep—reheats well.
Nutrition
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
