Description
A hearty One-Pan Creamy Meat and Potato Skillet with golden potatoes, savory ground meat, cream, and melted cheese. Perfect for cheap one pan meals, easy meal prep dinner ideas, and rustic family-friendly comfort food.
Ingredients
1 lb ground meat (beef, turkey, or sausage)
2 medium potatoes, diced small
1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp olive oil or butter
Optional: parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet. Sauté onion 3–4 minutes, then add garlic.
2. Add ground meat, breaking it apart. Cook until browned. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme.
3. Stir in diced potatoes. Cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until edges are golden.
4. Pour in cream. Stir to deglaze. Cover and simmer 10–12 minutes until potatoes are tender.
5. Sprinkle cheese on top. Cover 2 minutes until melted.
6. Turn off heat. Rest 2–3 minutes. Garnish with parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
Prep potatoes ahead and keep in water for quick cooking.
This cheesy meat and potato skillet works with beef, turkey, or vegetarian swaps.
For meal prep, store in airtight containers up to 4 days.
Potatoes soften slightly when frozen but flavor stays comforting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: One-Pan Creamy Meat and Potato Skillet, cheap one pan meals, easy meal prep dinner ideas, skillet dinner recipes with potatoes, family-friendly comfort food