Simple yet packed with flavor, this ground beef and potatoes is an easy to make 'meat and potatoes' skillet recipe full of cheesy comfort that the whole family will love!
For serving: green onions, sour cream, lettuce, tomatoes
Instructions
Preheat: Preheat oven to 400°F.
Cook ground beef and onion: In a large cast iron skillet, cook 1 pound ground beef and 1/2 cup chopped onion over medium high heat until it's no longer pink. Drain grease.
Add spices: Add 3 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 2 teaspoons ranch seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Stir well. Remove meat from pan and place in a bowl. You want there to be a little grease in pan, but not more than Tablespoon.
Cook potatoes: Melt the 1 Tablespoon butter in the skillet. Place sliced potatoes in the melted butter. Sprinkle the top with salt and pepper, and cook for 5-7 minutes on medium, stirring occasionally. Add in garlic 2 minutes before cooking time is done.
Top with beef: Push potatoes to side and spread beef back into the pan. Try to top some potatoes across the top. Think of the potatoes like the bun with some on top and bottom.
Warm milk: Combine 1 cup milk and 1/2 cup cheese. Heat over low heat, just until the cheese has melted. Then pour over the beef and potatoes. Sprinkle another cup of cheese over the top of the potatoes and beef.
Bake: Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove foil and cook an additional 10 minutes, or until the milk has evaporated and cheese is bubbly. Serve while warm.
For serving: parsley, sour cream, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes
Notes
Veggies: This is a great dish to sneak in some extra veggies. Feel free to add in some bell peppers or sliced carrots with the onions. Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.