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Cheesy Bacon & Beef Skillet with Wilted Spinach
Sautéed bacon and beef with spinach and melted cheese in one skillet for a hearty weeknight meal.
Why this recipe works
This one-pan skillet blends crispy bacon, ground beef, wilted spinach, and melted cheese for a hearty, weeknight-friendly meal. It suits busy households craving comfort food without lots of fuss.
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Key takeaways
One-pan dinner with hidden greens
Melted cheese and crispy bacon add flavor depth
Customizable: swap greens or protein to taste
Recipe guide
This one-pan skillet blends crispy bacon, ground beef, wilted spinach, and melted cheese for a hearty, weeknight-friendly meal. It suits busy households craving comfort food without lots of fuss.
A quick, cozy skillet that folds greens into melty goodness.
- One-pan dinner with hidden greens
- Melted cheese and crispy bacon add flavor depth
- Customizable: swap greens or protein to taste
Ingredients (trimmed)
6 rashers streaky bacon, 500 g minced beef, 200 g spinach, 200 g grated cheese, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp olive oil.
Method
Cook bacon in olive oil until crispy. Remove excess fat, add beef, season, and brown. Stir in cheese until melted. Add spinach in batches until wilted. Adjust seasoning and serve hot.
Serving tips
Pair with a light salad or crusty bread. For a lighter version, use turkey bacon or reduce cheese by half.
Ingredients
- 6 rashers streaky bacon
- 200 g spinach
- 200 g block cheese, grated
- 500 g minced/ground beef
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Chop bacon into bite-sized pieces and add to the hot skillet.
- Cook bacon until crispy and browned, stirring occasionally.
- Remove some excess bacon fat if the pan is too greasy, leaving a little for flavor.
- Add minced beef to the skillet with the bacon and break it up with a spatula.
- Season beef with salt and pepper and cook until browned and no pink remains.
- Drain excess fat if needed, keeping a small amount for flavor.
- Reduce heat to low and add grated cheese, stirring until melted and combined with the meat and bacon.
- Add spinach to the skillet in batches, stirring to wilt each batch into the cheesy beef mixture.
- Cook until all spinach is wilted and heated through, tasting and adjusting seasoning if needed.
- Serve immediately straight from the skillet.
FAQs
Can I use chicken or turkey instead of beef?
Yes, swap in ground chicken or turkey, adjust cooking time to ensure no pink remains.
How do I prevent the spinach from becoming mushy?
Add spinach in batches and wilt quickly over medium heat, then remove from heat.
Can this be made ahead?
Best served fresh, but reheats well in a microwave or skillet—add a splash of liquid to loosen.