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Spinach and Bacon Beef Skillet: 35-Minute One-Pan Dinner

Prep 15 min Cook 20 min Difficulty 2/5

Quick spinach and bacon beef skillet: a 35-minute one-pan meal with greens and protein.

Why this recipe works

This Spinach and Bacon Beef Skillet is a quick, hearty skillet meal that combines ground beef, bacon, spinach, and garlic. It’s suited for busy weeknights, family meals, or anyone needing a filling low-fuss dinner.

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Key takeaways

One-pan dish that’s quick to assemble
Balanced with greens, protein, and fat
Adjust salt and pepper to taste before serving

Recipe guide

This Spinach and Bacon Beef Skillet is a quick, hearty skillet meal that combines ground beef, bacon, spinach, and garlic. It’s suited for busy weeknights, family meals, or anyone needing a filling low-fuss dinner.

A fast, flavorful skillet ready in under 35 minutes.

  • One-pan dish that’s quick to assemble
  • Balanced with greens, protein, and fat
  • Adjust salt and pepper to taste before serving

What you’ll need

Ingredients: 500 g minced beef, 200 g streaky bacon, 150 g spinach, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 clove garlic. Serves 4.

How to cook

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Cook bacon until crisp, remove and set aside. In the same pan, cook garlic 30 seconds, add beef and brown until no pink remains. Return bacon, season with salt and pepper, add spinach in batches until wilted. Cook 2–3 minutes more, then adjust seasoning and serve.

Serving tips

Serve hot straight from the skillet. Pair with a light salad or crusty bread; leftovers can be reheated easily.

Ingredients

  • 500 g minced beef
  • 200 g streaky bacon
  • 150 g spinach
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add chopped bacon and cook until crisp, stirring occasionally.
  3. Push bacon to the side and add minced garlic; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add minced beef, breaking it up with a spoon, and brown until no pink remains.
  5. Season with salt and black pepper and mix thoroughly with bacon and beef.
  6. Add spinach in batches, stirring until wilted and incorporated.
  7. Cook another 2–3 minutes to meld flavors and evaporate excess liquid.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning, then remove from heat and serve immediately.

FAQs

Can I reduce the bacon for a lighter version? Yes—use 100–150 g bacon and compensate with extra spinach or a splash of olive oil.
Can I substitute spinach with another green? Kale or chard work well; cook a bit longer until wilted.
How should I store leftovers? Cool, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 days; reheat in a skillet.