Easy One-Pan Creamy Meat & Potato Skillet
A hearty, creamy skillet dinner featuring ground meat and diced potatoes in a rich cream sauce, perfect for quick weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 lb ground meat (beef, turkey, chicken, or pork) Choose your preferred type of ground meat.
- 12 small potatoes, diced into ~½-inch pieces Diced potatoes soak up the flavors well.
- 1 can condensed cream soup (mushroom, chicken, or celery) Select based on your flavor preference.
- ¾ cup cold milk Add more as needed to adjust consistency.
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Adjust according to preference.
- Shredded cheese, to your heart's desire Top with cheese before serving.
- Fresh herbs for garnish Optional for additional flavor.
- Optional: frozen vegetables for an extra dose of nutrition Add in the last few minutes of cooking.
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add your choice of ground meat, season with salt and pepper, and cook while breaking it up until fully browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in the diced potatoes and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the condensed cream soup and ¾ cup cold milk to the pan, stirring until smooth.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Taste and adjust salt and pepper according to preference. Sprinkle cheese over the top, let it melt, and garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave with a splash of milk. For variety, experiment with different types of meat and cream soups.