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Cheesy Beefy Skillet: A Family-Friendly Comfort Meal

Cheesy Beefy Skillet
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A hearty, comforting skillet meal with seasoned ground beef, tender potatoes, and gooey melted cheese. Ready in just 30 minutes for an easy weeknight dinner the whole family will love!

  • Author: ranime
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450g) lean ground beef
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 bell pepper (any color), diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cups (400g) diced potatoes (about 2 medium)
  • 1 (14.5oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup (240ml) beef broth
  • 2 cups (230g) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Brown beef: Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high. Add beef and cook until browned (5-6 mins). Drain excess fat.
  2. Sauté veggies: Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook 3 minutes until softened.
  3. Add potatoes: Stir in potatoes, tomatoes, spices, salt, pepper, and broth. Bring to simmer.
  4. Cook covered: Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  5. Add cheese: Sprinkle cheese evenly over top. Cover again for 2-3 minutes until melted.
  6. Garnish & serve: Top with green onions. Serve hot directly from skillet.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness: Broil 2-3 minutes after adding cheese
  • Time-saver: Use frozen diced potatoes (no need to thaw)
  • Spice it up: Add ½ tsp cayenne or diced jalapeños
  • Make it creamy: Stir in ¼ cup sour cream before adding cheese
  • Leftovers reheat well in microwave or oven

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