A cozy and creamy one-pan dinner made with seasoned ground meat and tender potatoes in a smooth sauce. A fast, family-friendly meal with rich flavor and easy cleanup.
1 lb ground meat (beef, pork, turkey, or chicken)
1 tbsp oil (optional, for lean meat)
1 onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 Yukon Gold potatoes, thinly sliced
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp dried thyme
1½ cups chicken or beef broth
½ cup heavy cream or half-and-half
½ cup shredded cheese (optional)
1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Brown ground meat in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain any excess fat.
Add onion and cook until soft. Stir in garlic and sauté briefly.
Add potatoes, salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme. Stir to combine.
Pour in broth. Cover and simmer for 10–12 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
Reduce heat. Add cream and simmer uncovered 5 minutes to thicken.
Stir in cheese and mustard if using. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Garnish with parsley and serve hot.