Easy One-Pan Creamy Meat and Potato Skillet Recipe
This Easy One-Pan Creamy Meat & Potato Skillet recipe is a quick and delicious meal perfect for busy weeknights. Combining ground meat, diced potatoes, and a creamy soup base, it delivers comforting flavors and hearty nutrition in just 30 minutes. Optional additions like shredded cheese, fresh herbs, and frozen vegetables make it customizable and even more satisfying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground meat (beef, turkey, chicken, or pork)
- 12 small potatoes, diced
- 1 can cream soup (mushroom, chicken, or celery)
- ¾ cup cold milk
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Optional Additions
- Shredded cheese, as desired
- Fresh herbs, for garnish
- Frozen vegetables, for extra nutrition
Instructions
- Brown the Ground Meat: Heat a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground meat and break it apart with a wooden spoon or spatula. Season generously with salt and pepper and cook for 5-7 minutes until fully browned. Avoid overcrowding; cook in batches if necessary for better browning.
- Add the Diced Potatoes: Add diced potatoes to the skillet with the browned meat. Stir to combine and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, allowing potatoes to absorb flavors and begin softening. Ensure potatoes are cut uniformly (~½-inch) for even cooking.
- Create the Creamy Base: Pour the cream soup and cold milk into the skillet. Stir until the mixture is creamy but not too thick. Adjust thickness by adding more milk or simmering uncovered to thicken.
- Simmer Until Potatoes are Tender: Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are fork-tender. Add a splash of milk or water if mixture starts sticking and reduce heat slightly.
- Add Final Touches and Serve: Adjust salt and pepper to taste. If using cheese, sprinkle over the skillet and allow it to melt. Add frozen vegetables in the last 3-4 minutes of cooking. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- For best results, cut potatoes into uniform small pieces for even cooking.
- Do not overcrowd the pan when browning the meat to ensure proper browning.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite cream soup variety.
- Add frozen vegetables towards the end for added nutrition without overcooking.
- Use shredded cheese and fresh herbs to enhance flavor and presentation.
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