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loaded ground beef and potatoes skillet

Loaded Ground Beef and Potatoes Skillet

A one-pan recipe for cheesy potatoes with crispy, seasoned ground beef and bacon.
4.42 from 633 votes
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 215kcal
Author: Mason Woodruff

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ground Beef 96/4
  • 20 500g Red and Gold Mini Potatoes, thinly sliced
  • 4 slices Center Cut Bacon cut into thin strips
  • 1/4 C 60mL Worcestershire Sauce
  • 2 C 480mL Skim Milk
  • 1 C 112g Shredded Cheddar
  • 1 Tbsp Dry Mustard
  • 1 Tbsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat an oven to 400ºF.
  • Cook the bacon in a 12" cast iron skillet (or a large oven-safe skillet) over medium-high heat before transferring to a paper towel. (Crumble and save for later.)
  • Drain the remaining bacon grease and place the ground beef in the skillet. Add the dry mustard, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce towards the end of cooking. Cook until no pink remains and turn off the heat.
  • Push the ground beef to one side of the pan and place the sliced potatoes on the bottom of the skillet before covering with the beef and repeating on the other side, creating a bottom layer of potatoes covered with the ground beef. Top with remaining potatoes.
  • Add the milk to the skillet and top with shredded cheddar.
  • Bake for 40-50 minutes or until very little liquid remains and the cheese begins to bubble and slightly brown around the edges. (If you use a fattier ground beef or full fat milk, you may want to tilt the skillet and use a paper towel to blot any extra grease runoff towards the end of cooking.)
  • Let the skillet cool briefly before serving. Top with the crumbled bacon and chopped green onion. Enjoy!

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Notes

Each serving has 6 Smart Points.

Troubleshooting Notes

  • Different skillet sizes may affect bake time. If you use a smaller skillet and need to extend bake time, you can cover the top to avoid burning the cheese if necessary.
  • Be sure to reduce any liquid from cooking the ground beef (the skillet should be mostly dry) before adding the potatoes.
  • If all else fails, you can use paper towels to blot any remaining grease/liquid or tilt the skillet over a container to drain any remaining liquid before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 160g | Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 8g