One-Pan Creamy Meat & Potato Skillet
A comforting and hearty one-pan dish combining ground meat, tender potatoes, and sweet peas in a creamy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey juicy and flavorful
- 4 medium potatoes diced, tender and earthy
- 1 small onion diced, aromatic and sweet
- 2 cloves garlic minced, fragrant and zesty
- 1 cup beef or chicken broth rich and savory
- 1 cup heavy cream creamy and luxurious
- 1 cup frozen peas bright and sweet
- 1 teaspoon paprika warm and smokey
- to taste salt and pepper for seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil healthy and smooth
- to taste fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until translucent.
- Add the ground meat; season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook until browned.
- Stir in the diced potatoes and pour in the broth. Mix and bring to a simmer.
- Cover and cook for about 15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
- Reduce heat to low, add heavy cream and frozen peas, stir gently.
- Heat through for a few minutes, then adjust seasoning to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Avoid overcrowding the pan while browning meat; this can cause steaming. Ensure even cutting of potatoes for uniform cooking. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.