Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the recipes category.

Potato-Topped Ground Beef Skillet Recipe.

Ingredients:

2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/2 TSP salt
1/4 TSP pepper
1 TBSP olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
4 medium carrots, sliced
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 TBSPs all-purpose flour
2 TSPs herbes de Provence
1-1/4 cups dry red wine or reduced-sodium beef broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium beef broth
TOPPING:


1-1/4 pounds red potatoes (about 4 medium), cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 TBSP olive oil
1/4 TSP salt
1/8 TSP pepper
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Recipe Instructions:

In a 12" cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, cook and crumble beef over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes.
Stir in salt and pepper; remove from pan.

In same pan, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute onion, carrots, mushrooms and garlic until onion is tender, 4-6 minutes.
Stir in flour and herbs; cook 1 minute.
Stir in wine; bring to a boil.
Cook 1 minute, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan.
Add beef and broth; return to a boil.
Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until flavors are blended, about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat.

Meanwhile, place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 10-12 minutes.
Drain; cool slightly.

Preheat broiler.
Arrange potatoes over stew, overlapping slightly; brush lightly with oil.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then cheese.
Broil 5-6 in.
from heat until potatoes are lightly browned, 6-8 minutes.
Let stand 5 minutes.
If desired, sprinkle with parsley.

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