Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Cheesy One Pot Beef and Potatoes recipe. This hearty dish combines succulent ground beef, tender starchy potatoes, and vibrant peppers, all smothered in gooey melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual family dinners, it’s a quick meal that promises to satisfy everyone at the table. With just one skillet needed and ready in about 30 minutes, this recipe is as convenient as it is delicious. Customize it with your favorite veggies for added nutrition and flavor. Get ready for seconds!
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1.8 lbs starchy potatoes (preferably white)
- 2 chopped Romano or bell peppers
- 1.1 lbs lean ground beef
- 1 yellow onion (finely chopped)
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1.5 cups grated cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Peel and slice potatoes, chop onion and peppers, mince garlic.
- Cook potatoes: Heat oil and butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; cook sliced potatoes until golden brown (about 6 minutes), then set aside.
- Sauté beef: In the same skillet, sauté chopped peppers for 3 minutes, add ground beef and cook until slightly browned.
- Add aromatics: Stir in garlic and onion; cook until fragrant, then mix in seasonings and tomato paste.
- Combine: Return potatoes to skillet, add chicken broth, cover, and cook for about 10 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Melt cheese: Sprinkle cheddar on top; cover until melted.
- Serve hot with extra parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg