Description
Looking for a quick, hearty meal that’s perfect for busy nights and beginner cooks? This Easy One-Pan Ground Beef & Potatoes recipe is the answer. Everything cooks together in a single skillet on the stovetop, making cleanup simple and the process easy to follow perfect for teens learning their way around the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground meat (beef, turkey, or chicken)
- About 12 small potatoes, diced into small pieces
- 1 can cream soup (cream of mushroom, chicken, or celery)
- 3/4 cup milk
- Milk substitute option: sour cream mixed with a little water
- Seasonings of choice (salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, etc.)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your favorite blend)
Instructions
- Brown the Meat
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground meat and cook until fully browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess grease if necessary. - Cook the Potatoes
Add the diced potatoes directly into the skillet with the meat. Stir occasionally and cook for about 15–20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender. Covering the pan for part of the cooking time can help them soften faster. - Make It Creamy
Once the potatoes are tender, stir in the cream soup and milk (or your milk substitute). Mix well so the sauce coats the meat and potatoes evenly. - Season
Add salt, pepper, and any additional seasonings you enjoy. Taste and adjust as needed. - Add Cheese & Serve
Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top. Cover the skillet for a few minutes until the cheese melts. Serve warm straight from the pan.
Notes
- Dice potatoes into small, evenly sized pieces so they cook at the same speed.
- If the mixture seems too thick, stir in a small splash of milk to loosen the sauce.
- Covering the skillet while the potatoes cook helps trap steam and softens them faster.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: ground beef and potatoes, one pan dinner, easy skillet meal, budget friendly dinner, beginner cooking recipe