ground beef philly skillet
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).
Blue Ribbon Recipe
This ground beef Philly skillet is a nice twist on the classic sandwich and is great for a family on a budget. The ground beef meat layer is creamy with big chunks of onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms. It's the base of the traditional Philly cheesesteak flavor. Potatoes are added to bulk up the dish and make it even heartier. We melted the provolone cheese on top for that nice gooey layer of cheese. It's a quick and easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 medium green bell pepper
- 1/2 medium onion
- 4 medium potatoes
- 2 - 3 tablespoons cooking oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced (optional)
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- - salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 slices provolone cheese (optional)
How To Make ground beef philly skillet
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Step 1Dice green pepper and onion into 1/2 inch pieces or larger, depending on your preference. -
Step 2Peel 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.
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Step 3Add potato chunks in a single layer to hot oil in a large skillet and cover. Cook potatoes for 8-10 minutes on medium to medium-high heat, turning a couple of times until browned and medium-soft. When the potatoes are done, move to a colander or paper towel to drain the remaining oil. Keep warm by transferring to a cookie sheet and putting them into a warm (200 degree) oven.
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Step 4While potatoes are cooking, in an oven-proof skillet brown ground beef with onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms, stirring occasionally. When beef is no longer pink, drain fat.
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Step 5Add cream cheese in chunks to the ground meat mixture along with the salt and pepper. Stir until cream cheese is melted.
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Step 6Add potatoes to ground beef/cream cheese mixture and toss gently.
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Step 7If desired, top with slices of provolone cheese.
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Step 8Place under the broiler until the cheese melts. Serve on plates or in bowls with sliced tomatoes, salad, or another vegetable of your choice, and perhaps some dinner rolls.
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