Here’s a hearty, one-pan comfort meal you’ll love—hamburger hash (cheesy meat & potato skillet). It’s simple, filling, and packed with flavor.
🥔🍔 Cheesy Hamburger Hash Skillet
🧾 Ingredients
- 500g (1 lb) ground beef
- 3 medium potatoes, diced small
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup beef broth (or water)
- 1 tbsp tomato paste (optional, for depth)
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp dried thyme or oregano
- 2 tbsp oil or butter
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Cook the potatoes
- Heat oil in a large skillet
- Add diced potatoes
- Cook 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly golden
2. Add onion & garlic
- Stir in onion and garlic
- Cook 2–3 minutes until fragrant
3. Brown the beef
- Add ground beef
- Cook until browned, breaking it apart
4. Season & simmer
- Stir in paprika, salt, pepper, herbs, and tomato paste
- Pour in broth
- Cover and cook 10 minutes until potatoes are tender
5. Add cheese
- Sprinkle cheese on top
- Cover for 2–3 minutes until melted
🔥 Optional Add-Ons
- Bell peppers for sweetness
- Jalapeños for heat
- Mushrooms for extra richness
- Fried egg on top 🍳
💡 Tips
- Cut potatoes small so they cook faster
- For crispy texture, uncover and cook a few extra minutes at the end
- Swap beef with chicken or sausage if you like
If you want, I can give you a super crispy diner-style version, a one-pot creamy version, or even a low-carb alternative.
