Ground Beef and Bacon Skillet with Potatoes

Bacon, ground beef, sliced potatoes and carrots are layered in a skillet to make a delicious supper in minutes.

4 servings

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Cook the bacon: Place 5-6 slices thin-sliced bacon in a large skillet over medium heat and cook until the underside browns and begins to crisp. Turn once, but remove the skillet from the heat before the second side fully browns so it doesn’t overcook while the rest of the ingredients finish.
Add and season the beef: Crumble 1 pound ground beef evenly over the bacon. Season with half of 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of freshly-ground pepper.
Optional: If you like a little extra seasoning, sprinkle the beef with garlic powder or a dash of Worcestershire sauce before adding the vegetables.
Layer the vegetables: Arrange 3-4 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced peeled and thinly sliced over the beef, then scatter 5-6 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced on top. Slice the vegetables thinly so they cook through in the same time as the meat.
Season with remaining salt and pepper.
Cover and cook: Cook over medium-low heat until the vegetables are tender and the bacon finishes crisping. Because pan thickness and burners vary, check once or twice the first time you make this recipe and adjust heat if needed.