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One-Pan Cheesy Bacon & Beef Skillet

Prep 10 min Cook 20 min Difficulty 2/5

One-pan cheesy bacon and beef skillet: quick, hearty weeknight dinner with spinach and melty cheese.

Why this recipe works

This One-Pan Cheesy Bacon & Beef Skillet is a hearty, quick-to-make dish that feeds a hungry family or a couple of meal-prep days. It combines beef, crispy bacon, spinach, and melty cheese in a single skillet for easy weeknight cooking.

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Key takeaways

One-pan method minimizes cleanup
Smart use of spinach adds greens without starch
Finish under cheese for a cozy melt-and-bake meal

Recipe guide

This One-Pan Cheesy Bacon & Beef Skillet is a hearty, quick-to-make dish that feeds a hungry family or a couple of meal-prep days. It combines beef, crispy bacon, spinach, and melty cheese in a single skillet for easy weeknight cooking.

A fast, family-favorite dinner you can make in one skillet.

  • One-pan method minimizes cleanup
  • Smart use of spinach adds greens without starch
  • Finish under cheese for a cozy melt-and-bake meal

1. Cook bacon and brown beef

Cook the chopped bacon until crisp, remove, and reserve the fat. Add beef mince, break apart, and brown until no longer pink.

2. Thicken and wilt the greens

Sprinkle flour over the beef and stir for 1 minute. Add spinach in batches and cook until wilted, mixing with the beef and bacon.

3. Melt cheese and rest

Return bacon, top with grated cheese, cover until melted, then rest 1 minute before serving.

Ingredients

  • 300 g beef mince
  • 150 g streaky bacon, chopped
  • 1 tbsp plain flour
  • 150 g cheese block, grated
  • 200 g bagged spinach

Instructions

  1. Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped streaky bacon and cook until crisp, stirring occasionally.
  3. Use a slotted spoon to transfer bacon to a plate, leaving rendered fat in the pan.
  4. Increase heat to medium-high and add beef mince to the pan.
  5. Break up the mince and brown until no longer pink.
  6. Sprinkle plain flour over the beef and stir to combine, cooking 1 minute.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Reduce heat to medium and add bagged spinach in batches, stirring until wilted.
  9. Return cooked bacon to the skillet and mix through the beef and spinach.
  10. Sprinkle grated cheese evenly over the top and cover until the cheese melts.
  11. Remove from heat and let rest a minute before serving.

FAQs

Can I use ground turkey instead of beef? Yes, substitute with equal weight of ground turkey; cooking time may be similar.
Can I freeze leftovers? Yes, freeze cooked portions in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
What can I serve with this? Serve with crusty bread, mashed potatoes, or a simple green salad.