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20 Skillet Recipes to Make Every Meal a One-Pan Success

Published: Oct 11, 2025 by Janelle This post may contain affiliate links - read my disclaimer for full details... Leave a Comment

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Skillet cooking combines convenience and flavor in the best possible way. With just one pan, you can create meals that are hearty, satisfying, and perfect for any occasion. This collection of 20 skillet recipes offers a mix of breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack ideas, all designed to make cooking simple while delivering maximum taste. Whether you’re in the mood for something quick or want a dish that impresses, these recipes prove that the skillet is your secret weapon in the kitchen.

Easy Keto Cast Iron Meatballs

Easy Keto Cast Iron Meatballs in a cast iron skillet with basil.
Easy Keto Cast Iron Meatballs. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

These Cast Iron Meatballs are so juicy and easy to make! Make homemade keto meatballs in less than 30 minutes on the stove top!
Get the Recipe: Easy Keto Cast Iron Meatballs

Korean Beef and Broccoli

Ground Beef and Broccoli stir-fry over rice.
Korean Beef and Broccoli. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

The bold flavors of a sweet and spicy sauce complement tender ground and veggies in this Korean beef and broccoli dish. It's perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a casual dinner party.
Get the Recipe: Korean Beef and Broccoli

Steak and Mushrooms with Balsamic Sauce

A plate with steak, tomatoes and cucumbers on it.
Steak and Mushrooms with Balsamic Sauce. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

Discover a delicious dinner delight with our steak and mushroom dish drizzled in a delectable balsamic sauce. Satisfaction guaranteed!
Get the Recipe: Steak and Mushrooms with Balsamic Sauce

Hoisin Beef

A white bowl with rice and hoisin ground beef and chopsticks on the side.
Hoisin Beef. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

This recipe introduces a fusion of Asian flavors through the use of hoisin sauce. It's perfect for those who want a touch of sweetness in their beef dishes. Being an easy beef recipe, it requires minimal prep time.
Get the Recipe: Hoisin Beef

Shaved Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry

A pan of beef and broccoli stir-fry garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
Shaved Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Thinly sliced shaved beef is perfect for a quick stir-fry dinner you can make in minutes including a crave-worthy sauce that rivals any takeout order.
Get the Recipe: Shaved Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry

Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet

Ground beef and sweet potato skillet.
Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This southwestern-inspired ground beef and sweet potato skillet is an easy one-pan meal everyone will love. This recipe works great for meal-prepping, the leftovers are delicious!
Get the Recipe: Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet

Ground Beef Stir Fry

Ground beef stir fry in a skillet.
Ground Beef Stir Fry. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This ground beef stir fry recipe is the perfect weeknight meal. Made in one pan with an assortment of fresh vegetables, it features a garlic ginger homemade stir fry sauce that’s healthier, tastier and quicker than any takeout order!
Get the Recipe: Ground Beef Stir Fry

Healthier Sloppy Joes

Sloppy Joe sandwiches on an English muffin.
Healthier Sloppy Joes. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

These Healthy Sloppy Joes are made with lean ground beef, low-sugar ketchup, BBQ sauce and low-fat cheese. They’re a guiltless version of the classic American Sloppy Joe recipe.
Get the Recipe: Healthier Sloppy Joes

Mexican Ground Beef Skillet

Mexican ground beef skillet recipe with melted cheese.
Mexican Ground Beef Skillet. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Taco seasoning makes this Mexican ground beef recipe an easy and flavorful one-pan meal you can have on the table in 30 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Mexican Ground Beef Skillet

Ground Beef and Cabbage Skillet

Ground beef cabbage stir fry in a bowl with chopsticks.
Ground Beef and Cabbage Skillet. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Ground beef and cabbage makes an easy skillet dinner loosely inspired by an Asian stir fry. With tons of texture, aromatic spices and a light savory sauce, this 30-minute meal is a weeknight winner.
Get the Recipe: Ground Beef and Cabbage Skillet

Whole30 Meatballs and Gravy Over Riced Veggies

Clear bowl of riced veggies and meatballs.
Whole30 Meatballs and Gravy Over Riced Veggies. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

Whole30 Meatballs and Gravy over Riced Veggies is a great meal for the family, whether you are doing a Whole30 or not!
Get the Recipe: Whole30 Meatballs and Gravy Over Riced Veggies

Honey Habanero Tacos

Image shows three honey habanero tacos with corn shells sitting on a wooden board.
Honey Habanero Tacos. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

We all love Taco Tuesday, right? This fun recipe for a flavorful ground beef is a great way to change it up. It's quick and easy to make - just like your usual ground beef tacos - but it tastes SO much better.
Get the Recipe: Honey Habanero Tacos

Beef & Broccoli

Square plate with ground beef and broccoli along with chopsticks.
Beef & Broccoli. Photo credit: Keto Cooking Wins.

Craving Chinese food but don't want the carbs and hidden sugars? This ketoized Beef with Broccoli is just what you need! It's fresh, it's fabulous, and it's easy! Serve it with a side of fried cauliflower rice, and you'll be all set!
Get the Recipe: Beef & Broccoli

Garlic Steak & Mushrooms

A white plate with garlic steak bites and mushrooms on it.
Garlic Steak & Mushrooms. Photo credit: Keto Cooking Wins.

Loaded with flavor and pletny of garlic, this easy peasy Mushroom & Garlic Steak Bites recipe is ready in a jiffy!
Get the Recipe: Garlic Steak & Mushrooms

Salisbury Steak with Mushrooms

Salisbury Steak on a bed of mashed potatoes.
Salisbury Steak with Mushrooms. Photo credit: Keto Cooking Wins.

Salisbury Steak is meaty, beefy, and oh-so delish, and this version has practically no carbs. It's a win-win!
Get the Recipe: Salisbury Steak with Mushrooms

Easy Salisbury Steak

Salisbury steak on a plate with green beans and mashed potatoes.
Easy Salisbury Steak. Photo credit: Little House Big Alaska.

An Easy Salisbury Steak Recipe to add to your repertoire of dinner-party worthy meals. But hey make it ANY time for a tasty dinner with plenty of leftovers!
Get the Recipe: Easy Salisbury Steak

Sloppy Joe Quesadillas

Sloppy Joe Quesadillas stacked in skillet.
Sloppy Joe Quesadillas. Photo credit: Call Me PMc.

Sloppy Joe Quesadillas are hearty, meaty, cheesy, and a family favorite meal. This recipe turns your favorite childhood sandwich into a quick and easy Tex-Mex treat!
Get the Recipe: Sloppy Joe Quesadillas

30 Minute Mongolian Tenderloin

30 Minute Mongolian Tenderloin on a plate.
30 Minute Mongolian Tenderloin. Photo credit: Call Me PMc.

30 Minute Mongolian Tenderloin is an old favorite using thinly sliced beef or pork tenderloin.
Get the Recipe: 30 Minute Mongolian Tenderloin

Diner Style Salisbury Steak

A plate of Salisbury steak with gravy on mashed potatoes, and a side of peas on a white square dish.
Diner Style Salisbury Steak. Photo credit: Dinner by Six.

Diner food is some of the best tasting food on the planet. It’s hearty, simple, and satisfying, and that’s what this diner-style Salisbury Steak is all about.
Get the Recipe: Diner Style Salisbury Steak

Cantonese Ground beef And Eggs (Under 30 Minutes)

A bowl of rice topped with minced beef, green peas, and a fried egg, garnished with sliced green onions.
Cantonese Ground beef And Eggs (Under 30 Minutes). Photo credit: Sassy Chopsticks.

Cantonese ground beef and eggs is a classic Chinese dish that combines the hearty flavor of ground beef with creamy eggs.
Get the Recipe: Cantonese Ground beef And Eggs (Under 30 Minutes)

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