Creamy Beef and Spinach Skillet
A creamy one-pan dinner featuring ground beef and fresh spinach, ready in about 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 2 cups fresh spinach, loosely packed
- 1 cup cream (heavy cream or half-and-half)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 4–5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30–45 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the ground beef and break it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 6–8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Push the beef to the side and add the fresh spinach in batches. Stir until each batch wilts and mixes with the beef, about 2–3 minutes.
- Pour in 1 cup of cream and gently stir to combine. Bring to a low simmer and let thicken for 2–3 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, then remove from heat and let sit for a minute before serving hot.
Notes
For a lower-fat version, swap cream for Greek yogurt stirred in off-heat. Add a pinch of crushed red pepper for heat, if desired.
Find it online: https://www.mealbreeze.com/beef-and-spinach-skillet/