Ground Beef and Potatoes Skillet

Loaded with veggies and covered in melty cheese, this Ground Beef and Potatoes Skillet is a hearty one pan meal the whole family will love! 

Your favorite meals for this time of year can be simple and fuss free, but hearty enough to satisfy on cooler nights. While summertime is for burgers and steaks and grilling, cooking ground beef is much more common in the fall and winter.

Servings: 6

INGREDIENTS

• 1 Tablespoon olive oil

• 1 lb. ground beef

• 1 yellow onion, chopped

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 2 Tablespoons tomato paste

• 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

• 3 cups diced Yukon Gold potatoes

• 3 carrots, diced

• 3 ears corn, cut off the cob

• 1 1/2 cups beef broth

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 1 cup shredded cheese

Variations

This ground beef and potatoes skillet is a flexible recipe that’s begging for you to make it your own. Start with your base of sautéed ground beef and onions, then substitute other ingredients for whatever you have on hand.

• Sweet potatoes could be a nice sub for white potatoes.

• Nix the corn and try peas instead.

• Green beans and celery could also be great additions.

Testimonial: John, New Baltimore, MI

“This dish is a huge hit with the whole family, including the 3-year-old, who ate more vegetables in this one meal than I think he normally eats in a week. (Can I get an “Amen!”)”

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat the oil in a large oven proof skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and onions and sauté until browned. Season with salt and pepper. Drain all but one Tablespoon of fat from the skillet.

2. Stir in the garlic cloves, tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce and stir and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add the diced potatoes, carrots, and corn and cook for another 3 minutes.

3. Slowly stir in the beef broth, using a spatula to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom. Increase the heat and bring to a gentle boil. Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened. Season the mixture to taste with salt and pepper.

4. Sprinkle the cheese on top and place under the broiler for 2-3 minutes or until melted and golden brown.

Enjoy!

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