Sloppy Joe Potato Skillet

Ingredients

• 1 lb frozen cubed potatoes (or frozen hash browns)
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 onion (diced)
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1 tbsp mustard
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• green onions (chopped for garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   Cook the frozen cubed potatoes in an air fryer or oven according to the package directions until they are golden brown and crispy.

2. 2

   While the potatoes are cooking, place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and diced onion to the skillet.

3. 3

   Season the beef and onions with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook, breaking the meat apart with a spatula, until the beef is browned and the onions are translucent. Drain any excess grease from the pan.

4. 4

   Add the ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar to the skillet with the beef. Stir well to combine and let the mixture simmer for a few minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly.

5. 5

   Once the potatoes are crispy, stir them into the skillet with the sloppy joe meat mixture until evenly coated.

6. 6

   Top the mixture with the shredded cheddar cheese. Cover the skillet with a lid for 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted.

7. 7

   Garnish with chopped green onions and serve immediately.

Notes

You can substitute the frozen cubed potatoes with frozen hash browns or even tater tots if preferred. For a leaner version, use ground turkey instead of ground beef.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• dinner
• skillet
• ground beef
• sloppy joe
• 30-minute meal
• family-friendly