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Quick Ground Beef and Spinach Skillet Dinner

Close-up of a ground beef and spinach skillet topped with melted cheddar cheese and diced tomatoes.
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Make this easy ground beef skillet dinner tonight! It is a fast, one pan ground beef spinach recipe perfect for a weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 5 ounces fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the diced tomatoes (with juice) and the beef broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  6. Add the fresh spinach in batches, stirring until it wilts down completely. This usually takes about 3-4 minutes.
  7. If using, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top. Cover the skillet for 1 minute until the cheese melts.
  8. Serve immediately for a simple ground beef skillet recipe.

Notes

  • For a low carb beef spinach dinner, skip adding rice or pasta; this recipe is naturally low in carbohydrates.
  • You can substitute the cheddar cheese with mozzarella or Parmesan for a different flavor profile.
  • This recipe is great for meal prepping; store leftovers in an airtight container.
  • Follow us on Pinterest for more quick family friendly ground beef meals.

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