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ground beef philly skillet

(2 ratings)
KrisNorthWest avatar
Recipe by
Kris Zabala
@KrisNorthWest
Coquille, OR

This is a fast, super-easy, super-cheesy dish. I "invented" it tonight because I wanted a Philly sandwich, but didn't have the right ingredients. Hubby liked this dish because it's a meat and potatoes meal, the kids liked it because it has cheese. To make the dish lower-fat, use fat-free cream cheese, and leave out the provolone. Instead of frying the potatoes, spray them with cooking oil and bake them on a non-stick cookie sheet in a 425 degree oven for about 30-45 minutes, turning once or twice (if cut smaller they will cook faster).

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(2 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Saute

Ingredients For ground beef philly skillet

  • 1 lb
    ground beef
  • 4 md
    or 2 large potatoes
  • 1 md
    bell pepper
  • 1/2 md
    onion
  • 4 oz
    (1/2 of an 8-oz. pkg) sliced fresh mushrooms (optional)
  • 4 oz
    cream cheese (1/2 standard block)
  • 2-3 Tbsp
    cooking oil
  • 4 slice
    provolone cheese (optional)
  • salt and pepper to taste

How To Make ground beef philly skillet

  • 1
    Dice green pepper and onion into 1/2 inch pieces or larger, depending on your preference.
  • 2
    Peel and wash potatoes. Cut into 1-inch chunks. If desired, place potato chunks in a bowl of water for a few minutes to an hour to remove some of the starch. Drain well.
  • 3
    Add potato chunks in a single layer to hot oil in a large skillet and cover. Cook potatoes 8-10 minutes on medium to medium-high heat, turning a couple of times until browned and medium-soft. When potatoes are done, remove to colander or paper towels to drain remaining oil. Keep warm by transferring to a cookie sheet and putting them into a warm (200 degree) oven.
  • 4
    While potatoes are cooking, brown ground beef with onion, bell pepper and mushrooms on top of stove in a large oven-proof skillet, stirring occasionally. When beef is no longer pink, drain well and wipe any remaining fat from skillet.
  • 5
    Scoop chunks of cream cheese into the skillet. Heat on low until softened. Return the ground beef mixture to skillet with the cream cheese and heat through, stirring frequently. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • 6
    Add potatoes to ground beef/cream cheese mixture and toss gently. If desired, top with slices of provolone cheese and broil in skillet until cheese is melted. Serve on plates or in bowls.
  • 7
    Serve with sliced tomatoes, salad, or other vegetable of your choice and perhaps some dinner rolls. Serves 4-6.
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