Easy Hamburger Potato Skillet: Perfect Weeknight Meal
When you need a quick, hearty dinner that the whole family will love, this Hamburger Potato Skillet recipe is your go-to! It’s an easy one-pan dish that’s full of comforting flavors, making it perfect for busy weeknights!
My family just gobbles this up! If I ever want leftovers, I have to double the recipe because everyone goes back for seconds. It’s one of those meals that’s so satisfying, no one can resist!
I love making this dish because it’s so versatile and allows me to get dinner on the table fast. The combination of juicy ground beef, tender potatoes, and melted cheddar cheese creates the ultimate cozy meal. Plus, you can easily customize it by adding more of your favorite veggies or even switching up the seasonings.
This dish is not only delicious but also a breeze to clean up since it’s all made in one pan. What’s better than that?
I like to make this meal in my cast iron, but any skillet pan will work. Here is a link to my lodge cast iron that I use for a lot of my recipes!
Instructions for the Hamburger Potato Skillet:
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic until the beef is no longer pink and the onion is translucent. Drain off any excess fat and set the mixture aside.
2. In the same skillet, melt 2 to 4 tablespoons of butter. Add the diced potatoes and cover. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring often, until the potatoes are fork-tender. You may need to add more butter if the pan gets too dry.
3. Once the potatoes are cooked through, return the beef mixture to the skillet. Stir everything together and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to taste. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
4. Turn off the heat and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top. Cover the skillet and let it sit for 3-5 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt.
5. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- Easy to make: It comes together in just 35 minutes, making it ideal for weeknight dinners.
- One-pan meal: Less dishes, more time to relax!
- Customizable: Swap the potatoes for sweet potatoes or add in bell peppers for a little extra color and flavor.
- Family favorite: Everyone, from kids to adults, loves the cheesy, savory goodness of this skillet.
Hamburger Potato Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 lb Hamburger
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 1/2 tbsp minced garlic
- 2 tbsp to 4 tbsp salted butter You can use unsalted butter if you prefer
- 2 lbs potatoes, diced into 1 inch cubes about 4 small-medium sized potatoes, you can use Yukon Gold or Russet
- 1/2 c to 1 c shredded cheddar cheese I like to use freshly grated cheese
- salt, pepper, onion and garlic powder add seasonings to taste
Instructions
- Ground the hamburger, onion and garlic in a skillet on medium heat. Once there isn't anymore pink and onion is translucent, strain out any fat and set aside.1 lb Hamburger, 1/2 onion, diced, 1/2 tbsp minced garlic
- Add butter to skillet until melted. Add in diced potatoes and cook covered, about 10 minutes, until fork tender, stirring often to prevent burning. Add in more butter if needed.2 tbsp to 4 tbsp salted butter, 2 lbs potatoes, diced into 1 inch cubes
- Once potatoes are tender, add the hamburger mixture and combine. Add in the seasonings to your liking and cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.salt, pepper, onion and garlic powder
- Turn off heat and sprinkle on the shredded cheese. Cover and let sit for 3-5 minutes for cheese to melt.1/2 c to 1 c shredded cheddar cheese
- Serve immediately!
Notes
A Perfectly Balanced, Flavor-Packed Skillet Dinner
This Hamburger Potato Skillet recipe hits all the right notes—savory, cheesy, and satisfying! I often pair it with a simple green salad or some green beans to balance out the meal. Let me know if you give this meal a try, and feel free to share how you made it your own!
