Hamburger Potato Skillet

Servings: 4 Total Time: 35 mins Difficulty: Beginner
A hearty one-pan comfort meal made with seasoned ground beef, tender potatoes, and simple pantry ingredients
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Some dinners just feel like something you grew up eating, and this Hamburger Potato Skillet is exactly that kind of recipe. It’s simple, filling, and made with ingredients most families already have on hand.

This is one of my favorite budget-friendly meals when I need something hearty without a lot of prep work. Everything cooks together in one pan, which makes cleanup easy and keeps weeknight dinners stress-free.

It’s the kind of cozy, homemade dinner that everyone at the table will happily eat, especially on busy nights when you just need something reliable and comforting.

Hamburger Potato Skillet

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 5 mins Cook Time 30 mins Total Time 35 mins
Servings: 4
Best Season: Winter, Fall, Suitable throughout the year

Description

This Hamburger Potato Skillet is a hearty one-pan dinner made with ground beef, tender potatoes, and simple seasonings. It’s an affordable comfort-food recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights and family meals.

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Heat butter or oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add diced potatoes and cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally until softened and lightly golden.
  3. Add diced onion and cook 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
  5. Drain excess grease if needed.
  6. Stir in garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  7. Sprinkle cheese over the top if using and cover until melted.
  8. Serve warm.

Note

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Taylor Food and Lifestyle Blogger

Hi, I’m Taylor-a busy mom of two, food blogger, and the heart behind Budget Friendly Kitchen. I’m passionate about creating simple, affordable meals for families and love spending time in the kitchen, trying new recipes, and making memories with my family.

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