Easy Skillet Meal

Easy Skillet Meal (with Local Ingredients)

There are some meals that look like they took hours to prepare but come together with surprisingly little effort. This easy skillet meal is one of them.

On busy days, I'm always looking for recipes that are simple, flavorful, and made with ingredients I already have on hand. This dish checks every box. Everything comes together in a single skillet, making both cooking and cleanup a breeze, while still delivering a meal that feels hearty and satisfying.

What I love most about this recipe is how much flavor develops from such simple ingredients. Each component complements the others perfectly, creating a meal that tastes like far more work went into it than actually did.

Even better, nearly every ingredient came from local sources. Whenever possible, I try to support local farmers, growers, and producers. Not only does it strengthen our local food system, but the freshness and quality are hard to beat. Knowing where my food comes from and the people who helped produce it adds an extra layer of appreciation to every meal we share around the table.

This recipe is proof that good food doesn't have to be complicated. With a handful of quality ingredients, a single skillet, and a little time, you can create a meal that's both comforting and full of flavor.

Whether you're looking for an easy weeknight dinner, a simple meal before or after a long day, or another way to incorporate local ingredients into your cooking, I hope this recipe becomes a favorite in your home, too!

Easy Skillet Recipe

Yield: 2 servings
Time: 30 mins

  • 4 hash brown patties*
  • 1/2lb ground pork**, chicken, beef, whatever your preference is
  • 1/2 tsp ground sage
  • 1/4 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp salt***
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp maple syrup or brown sugar
  • 1/2lb bacon, cut into bite size pieces
  • 1/4-1/2 medium onion, diced
  • 1/2 medium bell pepper, diced
  • 1-2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2-3 eggs, raw, scrambled and seasoned with a little salt and pepper (you can also add cooked eggs at the time of plating if you prefer them a completely different way)
  1. Preheat your oven for the hash brown patties. Cook according to the directions.
  2. While your oven is preheating, start prepping your veggies and gathering your ingredients.
  3. Once your hash browns are in the oven, start to brown your ground meat and add in the spices, making sure to break it up into fairly small bites. Taste test once it's ready to make sure you don't need to add anything. (See note *** below regarding salt).
  4. Once the ground meat is browned, remove and place on a paper lined plate, leaving the grease behind. Add your bacon and brown that to your preferred level of doneness.
  5. Once your bacon is done, remove that and place on the plate with the draining meat, leaving about 2 TBS of grease behind. Add your onion, peppers and garlic, sautéing until the onions and peppers are soft.
  6. Add your meats back into the skillet, pour the eggs on top and stir as if to scramble your eggs. Cooking until the eggs are done to your liking.
  7. Once your hash browns are done, remove them from the oven, plate them on the bottom and spoon your meat and egg mixture over the top. Serve hot.

*I used store-bought hash brown patties because I honestly hate grating my own potatoes and diced potatoes don't seem to hold the seasoning very well. If you want to substitute them, you can use 2 large potatoes, washed and diced. Add them to the grease (you may need to add more) before the onion, peppers and garlic, cook for about 8-10 mins, or until fork tender. Remove them and sauté the veggies, then add the potatoes back with the meat before adding the eggs.

**I have only used unseasoned ground pork in this recipe since I have a lot of it, so I included the seasonings for a sage breakfast sausage, but you can use already seasoned meat and omit the spices. Season with any additional salt and pepper to taste.

***I did not make this with bacon last time because I didn't have any, but when you do, completely omit the salt until the end. Bacon is usually very salty, so I highly recommend omitting it until you have everything mixed together.