Hearty Grandpa’s 5-Ingredient Beef & Potato Skillet
Ingredients (5)
500 g (1 lb) ground beef
4 medium potatoes, diced
1 onion, chopped
1 cup beef broth
Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
Brown the beef
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
Add onion
Stir in the chopped onion and cook for about 3 minutes until softened.
Add potatoes
Mix in the diced potatoes.
Pour broth
Add the beef broth and season with salt and pepper.
Simmer
Cover and cook on medium-low for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender.
Optional Add-Ons (if you have them)
Sprinkle cheese on top
Add garlic powder or paprika
Serve with bread
✅ Why people loved this meal
Very cheap ingredients
One pan cooking
Filling for the whole family
If you want, I can also show you 3 more “Great Depression–style” dinners made with only 4–5 ingredients that are still incredibly tasty today. 🍲
