Description
A one‑pan creamy meat & potato skillet that blends browned ground beef, tender diced potatoes, and a rich cream sauce. This easy, budget‑friendly dinner is perfect for quick family meals, delivering comforting flavor with minimal cleanup. Ideal for busy evenings, the recipe serves four and can be customized with herbs, cheese, or spice for endless variations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking up pieces.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until softened.
- Stir in diced potatoes and pour in beef broth. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Reduce heat, stir in heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Cook 5 more minutes until sauce thickens.
- Serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh herbs.
Notes
- For extra depth
- use smoked beef instead of regular ground beef. Leftovers reheat well with a splash of broth or milk. This dish freezes well for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One‑pan
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: one-pan creamy meat & potato skillet, easy beef skillet, one-pan dinner, creamy potato recipe, quick family meals, comfort food skillet, beef and potato casserole, budget-friendly dinner