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Cheesy Bacon & Beef Skillet with Wilted Spinach
One-pan Cheesy Bacon & Beef Skillet with spinach—simple, hearty, and ready in under 40 minutes.
Why this recipe works
This skillet is a hearty, no-fuss dinner that feeds a crowd or leftovers for the next day. It’s ideal for meat lovers and those who want a cheesy, comforting meal without multiple pans.
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Key takeaways
One-pan dish reduces cleanup time.
Loaded with cheese, bacon, and spinach for flavor and texture.
Can be easily scaled for different portions and dietary tweaks.
Recipe guide
This skillet is a hearty, no-fuss dinner that feeds a crowd or leftovers for the next day. It’s ideal for meat lovers and those who want a cheesy, comforting meal without multiple pans.
A fast, one-pan dinner that’s meat-and-cheese comfort in minutes.
- One-pan dish reduces cleanup time.
- Loaded with cheese, bacon, and spinach for flavor and texture.
- Can be easily scaled for different portions and dietary tweaks.
Ingredients overview
Ground beef, bacon, spinach, and grated cheese come together in a single skillet. The quantity is flexible; adjust to serve 4–6.
How to prep and cook
Cook bacon until crisp, reserve some fat. Brown beef with bacon. Stir in cheese until melted, then wilt spinach in batches. Season to taste and serve hot.
Serving tips
Pair with a simple green salad or crusty bread. Leftovers store in the fridge for up to 2 days.
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 turkey bacon or chicken mince instead?
Yes, you can swap with similar amounts of lean turkey bacon and/or chicken mince, but cooking times may vary.
Can I make this dairy-free?
Replace cheese with a dairy-free meltable alternative or omit cheese; add a splash of dairy-free cream for creaminess if desired.
How long will leftovers keep?
Store in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 days; reheat gently in a skillet.