What’s better? Waking up to a fresh blanket of snow in the city or the sun rising over the grassy hills in the countryside? Both have a special place in our heart, but when we have everything we need to make this Countryside Skillet, waking up in the midst of the warm and sunny peace and quiet is one of our favorite things to experience. This skillet of tender potatoes is just a dream come true. It’s hearty thanks to the meaty ground beef and it’s gooey thanks to the melty cheese, all with bits of savory goodness mixed in. We think you’ll love our Countryside Skillet, no matter where you wake up!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 8 medium Yukon potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1/2 large onion, thinly sliced
- garlic salt, to taste
- coarse ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 1/2 cups Cheddar Jack cheese blend, grated
- fresh chives, to taste, chopped, for garnish
Directions
Step 1 –Add the ground beef and the minced garlic to a large skillet over medium-low heat and cook until the meat is no longer pink.
Step 2 –Add the sliced potatoes and the onions to the beef mixture.
Step 3 –Season the potato-beef mixture with the garlic salt and the black pepper and stir to combine.
Step 4 –Cover the skillet with a lid and cook, about 15 minutes.
Step 5 –Remove the lid and stir the mixture well.
Step 6 –Return the lid and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
Step 7 –Turn off the heat and top the potato bake with the cheese.
Step 8 –Return the lid and let it sit until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
Step 9 –Garnish the potato bake with the chives.
Step 10 –Serve.