The beloved classic combo of meat and potatoes just got a weeknight make-over in this easy one-pan ground beef and potatoes recipe. With family-friendly flavors, this crave-able dinner is so simple and hearty!
Prep time: PT5M
Cook time: PT30M
Total time: PT35M
Rating
4.72 stars (21 reviews)
Keywords
ground beef, ground beef and potato skillet, one pan, potatoes
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 ½ pounds Yukon gold (see notes), or Russet potatoes, chopped into ½ inch cubes (no need to peel)
1 cup water (see notes)
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
4 tablespoons ketchup
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
Categories
dinner
Main Course
Cuisine
American
Steps
Heat the oven to 375°F. (See note to skip this step)
Heat a large heavy-bottom, non-stick skillet with lid over medium high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil, the onion, and the ground beef. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of the salt, garlic, black pepper, and the smoked paprika.
Break the meat apart with a spoon and cook for 5-8 minutes until the meat is browned and cooked through and the onion has softened, stirring occationally.
Remove the meat and set aside. To the same pan (no need to wash it first) add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and the potatoes. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of the salt. Cook on medium to medium-high for 1 minute for the potatoes to begin to brown.
Add ¼ cup water, cover, and cook, stirring frequently, until the potatoes are just tender but not falling apart, about 15-20 minutes. Note: if the potatoes begin to stick to the bottom of the pan, add additional water, ¼ cup at a time.
When the potatoes are cooked through, add the cooked meat back to the pan, along with the mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and ketchup, stirring to combine. If the pan seems dry, add an additional ¼ water, stirring to combine.
Sprinkle half the cheese over the beef and potato mixture, stirring to combine. Sprinkle the remaining cheese evenly over the top, then place in the oven for 5 minutes, or until the cheese melts. Serve warm with toppings of choice.
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 1 (of 6)
Calories: 453 kcal
Carbohydrates: 25 g
Protein: 36 g
Fat: 23 g
Saturated Fat: 10 g
Cholesterol: 108 mg
Sodium: 842 mg
Sugar: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
Reviews
Angelina C on 2026-05-13 (5 stars): Came out pretty good. Interesting flavor profile. A nice change of the typically ground beef dishes I've made. The pickles added pulled the whole thing together nicely.
Kira on 2026-04-21 (5 stars): This was so delicious! I added some extra salt and hot sauce, which didn't add spice, just flavor. I also didn't put it in the oven because I was ready to eat! All of my kids loved it.
Joe on 2026-04-15 (5 stars): This was great! With the catsup and Worcestershire and the steamed potatoes reminded me of chopped meatloaf and mash potatoes in half the time!!!
Cardenas Markets circulars on 2026-04-04 (5 stars): The little cheeseburger note is such a smart choice because it sets the flavor expectation without overselling it. You’re keeping this grounded in real weeknight comfort, and that restraint makes it more appealing.
Jodie on 2026-03-31 (5 stars): Simple meal. Easy to make, and easy to customize (adding more seasoning if you like it). I added frozen broccoli to the pot to gets some veggies mixed in. I served with pickles on the side to lean into the cheeseburger flavor. This was a hit with my picky daughter.
Brooke on 2026-03-26 (5 stars): Delicious! Easy and whole family loved it. I didn’t use the oven, just melted the cheese on the stove. I topped with pickle coins and sesame seeds.
