One-Pan Meat & Potato Skillet
Quick, easy, and budget-friendly—perfect for learning how to cook!
Ingredients:
• 1 lb ground meat (beef, turkey, or sausage)
• 10–12 small potatoes, diced (or however many you like)
• 1 can cream soup (any flavor—mushroom, chicken, etc.)
• ¾ cup milk (or mix water with a bit of sour cream as a substitute)
• Seasoning to taste (salt, pepper, garlic powder, etc.)
• Shredded cheese (any kind you like)
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Instructions:
1. Brown the Meat:
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground meat until browned. Drain excess grease if needed.
2. Add Potatoes:
Stir in diced potatoes. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are fork-tender (about 10–15 minutes).
3. Add Soup & Milk:
Once the potatoes are soft, stir in the cream soup and milk (or your sour cream + water mix). Mix well until heated through.
4. Season & Cheese:
Add your favorite seasonings. Sprinkle cheese over the top and let it melt.
5. Serve:
Scoop into bowls and enjoy!
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Kid Cooking Tips:
• Use pre-washed mini potatoes to save time.
• Keep the heat on medium so nothing burns.
• Always taste and adjust seasoning before serving!
Great job teaching your teen—this one’s a keeper for sure!