Simple Ground Beef Skillet
Beef, Skillet
Ingredients
1 to 1.5 pounds ground beef
salt, to taste
½ tsp black pepper, or to taste
½ cup yellow onion, diced
2 cloves fresh garlic, minced or 1 tsp garlic powder
6 to 8 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
1 cup heavy cream or milk
2 cups of shredded colby jack cheese
Directions
Cook the ground beef, along with salt and pepper until nicely browned and done. Do not drain the grease for this recipe. It helps cook the potatoes and gives the dish tons of flavor.
Stir in the garlic and onions, and sauté them for a few minutes.
Stir in the sliced potatoes and cream, then cover the pan and cook for 20 minutes.
Mix everything, turning the bottom up and giving everything time to cook and brown up a bit on the bottom.
Place the lid on and cook for 15 more minutes. Check the potatoes to be sure they are fork tender. If not, cook for another 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are completely cooked.
Once the potatoes are done, sprinkle the cheese on top and put the lid back on.
Cook for 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
Sprinkle with parsley and serve!
Notes
Make sure not to drain your drippings. You need to grease to cook and season the potatoes.
I like to use Russet potatoes, you can also use Yukon gold or a Red potato if that is what you have on hand. Keep it simple and use items you have.
Slice the potatoes really thin so they will cook nicely in this short amount of time.
If things start to stick badly when simmering, add a little beef or chicken stock or even water. You will notice them sticking a touch and that is okay. I don’t usually do not need to add any liquid. There is enough moisture oil from the hamburger meat and the cream.
Nutrition
Serving: 11 serving Calories: 627kcal (31%) Carbohydrates: 42g (14%) Protein: 36g (72%) Fat: 35g (54%) Saturated Fat: 18g (113%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g Trans Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 138mg (46%) Sodium: 364mg (16%) Fiber: 4g (17%) Sugar: 4g (4%)