Loaded Ground Beef and Potatoes Skillet -

Loaded Ground Beef and Potatoes Skillet

🛒 Ingredients

3–4 medium potatoes (cut into small cubes)

250–300g ground beef

1 small onion (chopped)

2 cloves garlic (minced)

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

2 tbsp oil (for frying)

Salt & black pepper (to taste)

1 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp cumin (optional but 🔥)

Ketchup or BBQ sauce (for topping)

Green onions (chopped, for garnish)

🍳 Instructions

1. Cook the potatoes

Heat oil in a pan (preferably cast iron).

Add diced potatoes.

Cook on medium heat 10–15 min until golden & crispy.

Remove and set aside.

2. Cook the beef

In the same pan, add ground beef.

Cook until browned.

Add onion + garlic → cook 2–3 min.

Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and cumin.

3. Combine

Add the crispy potatoes back into the pan.

Mix everything well.

4. Add cheese

Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top.

Cover pan for 2–3 minutes until melted.

5. Finish

Drizzle ketchup or BBQ sauce.

Add chopped green onions.

🔥 Tips (important)

Cut potatoes small → they cook faster & crisp better

Don’t stir too much → helps get crispy edges

You can add eggs on top for a breakfast version 🍳

Swap beef with chicken or sausage if you want