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Cheesy Ground Beef and Potatoes Skillet

Cheesy ground beef and potatoes skillet - the image is a close-up of a plate of food. the plate is made of ceramic and has a brown rim. on top of the plate, there is a layer of melted cheese, which is a bright yellow color. the cheese is spread evenly over the top and is drizzled over the ground meat, which appears to be ground beef or ground beef. there are also a few small pieces of potatoes scattered around the plate. the dish is garnished with a sprig of fresh parsley. the background is a dark wooden table.

A hearty and comforting one-pan meal featuring seasoned ground beef, tender potatoes, and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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1 pound ground beef
4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the diced potatoes to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes until they start to become tender and golden brown.
Remove the potatoes from the skillet and set aside.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet.
Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook until browned and no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes.
Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
Return the cooked potatoes to the skillet with the beef and onions.
Stir in the smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Pour in the beef broth and stir to combine.
Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and cook for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the potatoes to finish cooking.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the skillet.
Cover the skillet again and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted.
Remove from heat and garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.