Description
Cheesy One Pot Beef and Potatoes is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. This hearty dish features tender ground beef, creamy cheddar cheese, and flavorful Yukon Gold potatoes, all cooked together in one pot for a deliciously satisfying meal. With minimal cleanup and customizable ingredients, it’s sure to become a family favorite that warms both the heart and stomach.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (about 1.5 lbs), diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian herbs
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until soft, about 3 minutes.
- Add ground beef to the pot; cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian herbs.
- Stir in diced potatoes until coated with the beef mixture.
- Pour in beef broth to almost cover the ingredients and bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top; cover for another 5 minutes until melted.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 392
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Substitute ground beef with turkey or chicken for a leaner option. Add vegetables like bell peppers or carrots for extra nutrition. Enhance flavors with spices such as chili powder or cayenne pepper.