Ground Beef and Potato Cheesy Skillet
A hearty, one-pan meal combining browned ground beef, golden baby potatoes, and a creamy cheddar cheese sauce for satisfying comfort food.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 480kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb baby potatoes, diced
- 1 tbsp oil (vegetable or olive oil)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional: 1 small onion, diced; 1 red bell pepper, diced
Instructions
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook diced potatoes 12–15 minutes until golden and tender, then remove from skillet.
- Add ground beef to skillet, cook until browned, and drain excess fat.
- Add onions and/or peppers (if using) and cook 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Return potatoes to skillet with beef mixture. Mix well.
- Stir in cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, milk, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Simmer on low 5–7 minutes. Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top and cover, cooking 2–3 minutes until melted.
- Garnish with parsley or green onions before serving.
Notes
Use uniform potato pieces for even cooking
Add onions or peppers during beef cooking for extra flavor
Optional: substitute dairy-free milk and sour cream for lactose-free version
Add onions or peppers during beef cooking for extra flavor
Optional: substitute dairy-free milk and sour cream for lactose-free version