One Skillet Cheesy Beef and Potatoes

cheesy beef and potatoes with ranch dressing in skillet

4.67 stars (6 reviews)

One Skillet Cheesy Beef and Potatoes

One Skillet Cheesy Beef and Potatoes are thinly sliced potatoes, savory ground beef, and ample cheese drizzled with a creamy ranch sauce. Made easy in one skillet, this meal is a spin on the classic Beef Stroganoff.

Course dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword ground beef, ground beef recipes, one pot meal, one skillet meal

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 45

Total Time 55

Servings Servings

Calories 585kcal

Author Tamara J.

Equipment

LiveFresh Stainless Steel Micro-Perforated 5-Quart Colander - Professional Strainer with Heavy Duty Handles and Self-draining Solid Ring Base - Dishwasher Safe
Professional Box Grater, Stainless Steel with 4 Sides, Best for Parmesan Cheese, Vegetables, Ginger, XL Size, Black
To encounter Set of 4 Kitchen Gadget Set Stainless Steel Vegetable Peeler, Ultra Sharp Ergonomic Peeler With Cleaning Brush, Comfortable Handle (Grey)

Ingredients

3 medium Russet potatoes peeled and sliced in 1/4 inch slices
1 pound Ground beef
1 medium Onion diced
1 cup Velveeta cheese cubed or shredded
2 cups Milk 2%
1 cup Water or chicken broth
2 cups Cheddar cheese shredded
1/2 cup Green onions chopped (optional for garnish)
Ranch dressing optional to drizzle over the top

Seasoning

1 tablespoon Seasoned salt
2 teaspoons Black pepper
1 teaspoon Garlic powder
1 teaspoon Onion powder
1 teaspoon Smoked paprika

Instructions

Peel the russet potatoes with a vegetable peeler. Slice them into thin slices, no more than a 1/4 inch thick. Set them aside.
Use a large non-stick skillet with a lid, and heat over medium. Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook it until there is no longer any pink showing.
Drain the excess grease out of the skillet. Add the chopped onions into the skillet with the beef and sauté for about two minutes.
Next, add the Velveeta cheese into the skillet. Then pour in the milk. Mix this up until the cheese is melted. Add the water or chicken broth to help thin out the sauce mixture.
Stir in all of the seasonings until it is fully combined.
Now add the slices of potato directly into the sauce and gently stir until they are all covered.
Turn the heat down to medium-low, and place the lid on the skillet. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Uncover the skillet and gently lift up the potatoes (stir) to ensure they are not sticking to the bottom. If the sauce is too thick, or evaporated, add more chicken broth 1/2 cup at a time.
Place the lid back on the skillet and simmer another 10 minutes.
Open the lid and sprinkle the cheddar cheese and green onions over the top. Place the lid back on until the cheese melts.
Potatoes should be fork tender and ready to serve. Drizzle ranch dressing over individual portions for an added pop of flavor. Enjoy!

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