Sloppy Joe Potato Skillet
A cozy, saucy comfort-food dinner that combines classic sloppy joe flavors with tender potatoes, all made in one pan in under an hour.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey) Choose lean ground turkey for a lighter option.
- 4 medium potatoes, diced Russet or Yukon gold potatoes work best.
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon chili powder Adjust for spice preference.
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Shredded cheese (optional, for topping) Use cheddar, Colby Jack, or mozzarella.
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Preparation
- Wash and dice the potatoes into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the remaining olive oil, then toss in the chopped onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
- Stir in the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper, and allow the mixture to simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the diced potatoes, stirring to combine everything well. Pour in about ½ cup of water, cover the skillet, and reduce the heat to low.
- Cook for 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender, stirring occasionally and adding more water if needed.
- Optional: Sprinkle shredded cheese on top during the last couple of minutes of cooking. Cover to melt the cheese.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Great for meal prep; lasts up to 4 days in the fridge or can be frozen for up to 2 months. Reheat easily in the microwave or on the stove with a splash of water.