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Quick Beef & Spinach Flatbreads with Crispy Bacon
Quick beef and spinach flatbreads with crispy bacon: a fast, filling, handheld meal for busy days.
Why this recipe works
This quick beef and spinach flatbread recipe makes a satisfying meal in under 40 minutes. It suits busy households, small gatherings, or anyone craving a savory, handheld option.
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Key takeaways
Crispy bacon adds texture to quick flatbreads
Layer beef, spinach, and bacon for a balanced filling
Cook flatbreads briefly for soft interiors with a browned exterior
Recipe guide
This quick beef and spinach flatbread recipe makes a satisfying meal in under 40 minutes. It suits busy households, small gatherings, or anyone craving a savory, handheld option.
Fast, flavorful flatbreads you can assemble in minutes.
- Crispy bacon adds texture to quick flatbreads
- Layer beef, spinach, and bacon for a balanced filling
- Cook flatbreads briefly for soft interiors with a browned exterior
Dough and toppings
Mix flour, salt and water into a soft dough; rest 10 minutes. Divide into 4 pieces and roll into thin rounds. Cook bacon until crispy; chop. Brown beef, season lightly, then wilt spinach briefly. Combine beef, spinach and bacon for topping.
Assembling flatbreads
Warm a clean skillet over medium heat. Cook each flatbread 1–2 minutes per side until puffed and lightly browned. Keep warm as others finish.
Serving tips
Top flatbreads with the warm beef, spinach and bacon mixture and serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
Ingredients
- 200 g plain flour
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tsp salt
- 250 g ground beef (mince)
- 4 slices streaky bacon
- 100 g spinach
- 1 tbsp oil
Instructions
- Mix flour, salt and water into a soft dough; rest 10 minutes.
- Divide dough into 4 pieces and roll each into thin round flatbreads.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook bacon until crispy, drain on paper towel and chop into pieces.
- Drain excess bacon fat from skillet, add ground beef and cook until browned, seasoning with a little salt.
- Quickly wilt spinach in the skillet with the beef for 1–2 minutes.
- Return bacon to the skillet and mix with beef and spinach.
- Warm a clean skillet over medium heat and cook each flatbread 1–2 minutes per side until puffed and lightly browned.
- Top each flatbread with the beef, spinach and bacon mixture and serve immediately.
FAQs
Can I prep fillings ahead?
Yes. Cook beef, bacon, and spinach; store separately in the fridge for up to 1 day.
Can I make this vegetarian?
Omit the bacon and use extra spinach or a plant-based crumble alternative.
What flour works best for the dough?
Plain flour works fine; robiing with a pinch of olive oil helps dough elasticity.