Beef & Potato Skillet

Everyday ingredients, zero special shopping.

35 min4 servingsCheapOne potFamily

Ingredients

4 servings
  • 1 lbGround beef
  • 1.5 lb diced smallPotatoes
  • 1Onion
  • 2 clovesGarlic
  • 1 tspPaprika
  • 1 cupCheddar
  • 1 tbspVegetable oil
  • 3Green onions (optional)
  • to tasteSalt

Method

  1. Cook potatoes in oil, covered, 12 minutes until nearly tender.

  2. Push aside, brown beef with onion, garlic and paprika.

  3. Mix together and fry 5 minutes more to crisp.

  4. Top with cheese, cover until melted.

Tap a step number to cross it off. Safe internal temperatures follow USDA FSIS guidance.

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