Description
You’ll love this cozy, budget-friendly skillet dinner made with ground meat, diced potatoes, and a quick creamy sauce. It all comes together in one pan in about 30 minutes—perfect for busy weeknights. Customize it with cheese, herbs, or frozen veggies for an easy family favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground meat (beef, turkey, chicken, or pork)
- 12 small potatoes, diced (or as many as you like; cut to ~1/2-inch pieces)
- 1 can condensed cream soup (mushroom, chicken, or celery)
- 3/4 cup cold milk (plus a splash more as needed)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Optional additions:
- Shredded cheese, as desired
- Fresh herbs, for garnish
- Frozen vegetables, for extra nutrition
Instructions
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Brown the meat (5–7 minutes): Heat a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground meat, season with salt and pepper, and cook, breaking it up, until fully browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
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Add potatoes (5 minutes): Stir in the diced potatoes. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes so they start to soften and absorb flavor.
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Make it creamy: Add the condensed cream soup and ¾ cup cold milk. Stir until smooth and combined. If the mixture seems too thick, add a bit more milk.
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Simmer until tender (10–15 minutes): Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are fork-tender. If sticking occurs, add a splash of milk or water and lower the heat slightly.
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Finish & serve: Taste and adjust salt and pepper. If using cheese, sprinkle over the top and let it melt. Add frozen vegetables during the last 3–4 minutes of cooking. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve hot.
Notes
- Cut evenly: Dice potatoes into ~½-inch pieces for faster, even cooking.
- Meat options: Lean beef (85/15 or 90/10), turkey, chicken, or pork all work.
- Soup swap: Any condensed “cream of” soup (mushroom, chicken, celery) is fine.
- Make-ahead tip: Brown meat in advance and refrigerate up to 3 days; finish the recipe in 15 minutes.
- Add-ins: Stir in peas, mixed vegetables, or corn for color and fiber.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet, One-Pan
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 480
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
