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British-Style Beef and Bacon Spinach Patties
British-style beef and bacon spinach patties: a hearty, quick dinner of extra-lean beef, bacon, spinach, and gentle seasonings.
Why this recipe works
This British-style beef and bacon spinach patties combine minced beef, crispy bacon, and greens into a compact, family-friendly dish. Suitable for weeknights, meal prep, or serving as part of a hearty brunch.
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Key takeaways
Simple, hearty patties with beef, bacon and spinach.
Protein-packed and pantry-friendly for weeknights.
Rest briefly after cooking for juicier patties.
Recipe guide
This British-style beef and bacon spinach patties combine minced beef, crispy bacon, and greens into a compact, family-friendly dish. Suitable for weeknights, meal prep, or serving as part of a hearty brunch.
A quick, flavorful patties recipe for weeknights.
- Simple, hearty patties with beef, bacon and spinach.
- Protein-packed and pantry-friendly for weeknights.
- Rest briefly after cooking for juicier patties.
Prep the mix
Chop bacon into small pieces and roughly wilt spinach in a hot pan, then cool and squeeze out excess water.
Mix the ingredients
Combine minced beef, chopped bacon, wilted spinach, egg, milk, salt, and pepper in a bowl and mix until just combined.
Cook and rest
Form mixture into evenly sized patties, press gently to compact. Heat a pan with a little oil or butter. Cook 4–5 minutes per side until browned and cooked through (71°C/160°F). Rest a few minutes before serving.
Ingredients
- 200 g minced/ground beef
- 4 rashers streaky bacon
- 150 g spinach
- 1 egg
- 50 ml milk
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Chop bacon into small pieces and roughly wilt spinach in a hot pan, then cool and squeeze out excess water
- Combine minced beef, chopped bacon, wilted spinach, egg, milk, salt, and pepper in a bowl and mix until just combined
- Form mixture into evenly sized patties, pressing gently to compact
- Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add a little oil or butter
- Cook patties for 4–5 minutes per side until browned and cooked through (internal temperature 71°C/160°F)
- Rest patties for a few minutes before serving to let juices redistribute
FAQs
What internal temperature should the patties reach?
Cook until 71°C (160°F) and rest a few minutes to keep them juicy.
How do you prevent soggy patties?
Wilt the spinach and squeeze out moisture to prevent soggy patties.
How should you shape the patties?
Form gentle patties to avoid dense, tough texture.