Cheesy Chili Potato Skillet
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This Chili Cheese Potato Skillet is a super easy dinner that my family loves and the leftovers make awesome burritos! It’s an easy cleanup since it’s made almost completely in one pan.
INGREDIENTS
5 small/medium potatoes
olive oil + salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika (for potatoes)
1 lb ground beef
1 onion, chopped
Chill Seasoning packet
1 tbsp minced garlic
10 oz can of diced tomatoes and green chiles,drained
15.5 oz can of chili beans, drained
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Sour cream
Jalapeños
INSTRUCTIONS
First, prep your potatoes. Peel, wash, and cut them up into cubes. Toss the potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika (I don't use exact measurements for this part).
Cook the potatoes in the air fryer at 400 degrees F for about 25 minutes shaking them around at least a couple times while they cook. If you don’t have an air fryer, Bake at 400°F for 25 minutes.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown 1 lb of ground beef with a chopped onion. Season with Chili packet. Stir everything together well. Once the beef is fully cooked, drain any extra grease from the skillet.
Add 1 tbsp of minced garlic, the can of drained diced tomatoes and green chiles, and drained chili beans. Stir everything together well and let it simmer on the stove for a few minutes while the potatoes finish cooking.
Add the crispy potatoes to the skillet, stir, and top with shredded cheddar cheese. Put the skillet in the oven at 400 degrees F for just a few minutes to melt the cheese. If your skillet is not oven safe like mine turn the heat to low and cover the skillet for about 5-10 minutes to melt the cheese.
Serve with sour cream and jalapeños! Enjoy!
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If you're a fan of hearty, one-pan meals, this Cheesy Chili Potato Skillet is a perfect recipe to add to your dinner rotation. Using basic pantry staples like potatoes, ground beef, and canned chili beans, this dish delivers a comforting and satisfying flavor that’s ideal for busy weeknights. The combination of seasoned potatoes—tossed with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika—and a savory chili mixture creates layers of taste that everyone will love. For those who want to make the recipe even easier, cooking the potatoes in an air fryer speeds up the process and yields a nice crisp texture without extra oil. If you don't have an air fryer, baking them at 400°F produces equally delicious results. The key to perfect potatoes is tossing them occasionally to ensure even cooking. When preparing the chili component, browning the ground beef with chopped onion and seasoning it with a chili seasoning packet infuses robust flavors. Adding diced tomatoes with green chiles along with chili beans creates a rich, saucy base. Minced garlic enhances the aroma and depth of taste. Letting the mixture simmer while the potatoes cook allows the flavors to meld beautifully. Once the potatoes are crisp and the chili mixture is ready, combining them in a skillet and topping with shredded cheddar cheese makes for a cozy, cheesy finish. Melting the cheese either in the oven or by covering the skillet on low heat will result in that perfect gooey texture. Serving suggestions include a dollop of sour cream and fresh jalapeños for an extra kick, complementing the spicy and cheesy flavors nicely. Leftovers can be repurposed into burritos or wraps, making this recipe versatile and family-friendly. This dish is part of a popular trend toward easy one-pot or one-pan dinners that minimize cleanup without sacrificing taste. Whether you're new to cooking or a seasoned home chef, this Cheesy Chili Potato Skillet offers a deliciously simple way to enjoy a hearty meal. Try it out and share your personal twists, like adding different cheeses, spices, or peppers, to make it your own!