Description
A comforting one-pan meal featuring browned meat, tender potatoes, and a silky cream and cheese sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground meat (beef, turkey, or chicken)
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cups broccoli florets (optional)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1 cup heavy cream or milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Garlic powder to taste
- Paprika to taste
Instructions
- Warm your heavy skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. When the oil begins to shimmer, add the chopped onion. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent and soft, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Increase the heat slightly and add the ground meat. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Cook until the meat is browned, about 6 to 8 minutes.
- Stir in the diced potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream or milk and bring to a gentle simmer. Sprinkle the cheese over the top and stir until melted.
- If using broccoli, add it now, cover, and cook until the potatoes are tender and the broccoli is bright green, about 5 to 8 minutes.
- Remove the lid, stir, and serve hot from the skillet.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different proteins, cheeses, and vegetables. For a lighter option, use milk instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: one-pan, creamy, meat, potatoes, skillet, comforting, weeknight meal