One-Pan Creamy Ground Beef and Potatoes (30-Min Dinner)
This creamy one-skillet meat and potato dinner comes together in 30 minutes with ground beef, tender potatoes, and a rich garlic herb sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights and family meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef, turkey, or pork
- 1½ lbs Yukon Gold or red potatoes, sliced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning or thyme
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Optional: ½ cup shredded cheese, red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Brown ground meat in skillet with oil, salt, pepper, and paprika. Set aside.
- Sauté onion and garlic in same pan.
- Add potatoes and broth. Cover and steam 8–10 minutes.
- Stir in cream, seasonings, and return meat. Add cheese if using.
- Simmer uncovered 4–5 minutes until creamy and heated through.
- Serve warm with herbs or extra cheese on top.
Notes
Swap meat or dairy as needed. Add veggies for more volume. Keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days.