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One-Pan Creamy Meat and Potato Skillet Recipe
Marigold Voss

One-Pan Creamy Meat and Potato Skillet Recipe

A rich and comforting one-pan creamy meat and potato skillet made with tender potatoes, seasoned ground meat, and a creamy sauce. This easy skillet dinner is perfect for busy weeknights and requires minimal clean up.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil for cooking
  • 1 cup Onion chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 3 cups Potatoes diced, peeled
  • 1 tsp Paprika smoked or regular
  • ½ tsp Black pepper to taste
  • ¾ tsp Salt adjust as needed
  • 1 cup Heavy cream or cooking cream
  • ½ cup Beef broth low sodium
  • ½ cup Cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley chopped, garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet Heavy-bottom or cast iron
  • 1 Wooden spoon For stirring
  • 1 Cutting board Prep
  • 1 Knife Sharp
  • 1 Measuring cups Optional

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add ground meat and cook until browned, breaking it apart.
  3. Stir in chopped onion and cook until softened.
  4. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
  5. Add diced potatoes, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  6. Pour in beef broth, cover, and cook until potatoes are tender.
  7. Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream.
  8. Simmer gently until the sauce thickens.
  9. Sprinkle shredded cheese and stir until melted.
  10. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley.

Video

Notes

  • Use thinly diced potatoes for faster cooking.
  • Swap cheddar with mozzarella or Monterey Jack if preferred.
  • Add mushrooms or spinach for extra flavor.
  • Best served fresh, but leftovers keep well for 2 days.