Description
Loaded Beef and Potato Skillet is a quick and flavorful one-pan meal perfect for busy weeknights. Tender diced potatoes are pan-fried until golden, then combined with browned ground beef, sautéed onions, bell peppers, and garlic. Topped with melted shredded cheese and a drizzle of sour cream, this hearty skillet dish delivers comfort and satisfaction in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 4 medium-sized diced potatoes (about 600 g)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (any color or mixed)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Wash and dice the potatoes, onion, and bell peppers. Mince the garlic cloves thoroughly to release their flavor.
- Cook Ground Beef: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 7-10 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove beef from skillet and set aside.
- Cook Potatoes: In the same skillet, add the diced potatoes. Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are golden brown and tender.
- Sauté Vegetables and Garlic: Add the diced onion and bell peppers to the skillet with potatoes. Cook for 5 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute to release its aroma.
- Combine Beef: Return the cooked ground beef to the skillet. Mix everything together well, and cook an additional 2-3 minutes to meld flavors.
- Add Cheese and Serve: Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the skillet mixture. Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes until the cheese melts. Remove from heat and drizzle sour cream over the top before serving.
Notes
- Use any color of bell peppers according to your preference for added sweetness and color.
- For a spicier kick, add chopped jalapeños or a pinch of chili powder when sautéing peppers.
- To save time, you can use pre-diced frozen potatoes, but fresh will yield the best texture.
- Substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a healthier twist.
- Make sure to cover the skillet when melting cheese to help it melt evenly.
