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Cozy Cheesy Ground Beef and Potato Skillet Recipe

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A quick and easy one-pan meal featuring savory ground beef, tender potatoes, and a golden, bubbly cheese crust. Perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute dinners, this comforting skillet dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20 works best)
  • 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, thinly sliced (about 1/8-inch thick)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: Slice potatoes into thin rounds (about 1/8-inch thick). Dice onion and mince garlic. Shred cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.
  2. Heat a 12-inch oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and let it shimmer. Add ground beef and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it up, until browned. Drain excess fat, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pan.
  3. Add diced onion to the beef and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and dried thyme. Stir to coat evenly.
  4. Remove skillet from heat. Arrange potato slices over the beef mixture in an even, overlapping layer (about 2-3 layers). Press down gently with a spatula.
  5. Return skillet to medium heat and cover with a lid or aluminum foil. Cook for 15-18 minutes until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
  6. Preheat broiler to high. Remove lid and sprinkle shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack evenly over the top. Transfer skillet to oven and broil for 3-5 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
  7. Remove skillet from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot, scooping from the bottom to get crispy potato edges.

Notes

For extra crispy potatoes, brush the top layer with melted butter or olive oil before covering. Let the skillet rest for 5 minutes after broiling to allow the cheese to set. Watch the broiler closely to avoid burning. Yukon Gold potatoes are recommended for their creamy texture and ability to hold shape.

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