Skillet Spinach and Ground Beef Recipe

overhead view of a ground beef and spinach skillet meal with cheese melted on top

Servings: 6

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 15

This skillet spinach and ground beef recipe combines seasoned beef, plenty of spinach, salsa, olives, and melted cheese for an easy 15-minute dinner made in one pan.

4.98 from 35 votes

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 lb ground beef
2 bell peppers, diced
3 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 ½ cups salsa, or pico de gallo
3 cups baby spinach (5-ounce bag), chopped
1 ½ cups shredded cheese, Mexican blend or Cheddar
4 ounce can sliced black olives, optional
For serving: shredded lettuce, guacamole, sour cream, tortilla chips

Instructions

Cook the filling:

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, warm up the oil. Add the onion and sauté for about 3 minutes until soft. Add the ground meat, diced bell peppers, and taco seasoning, and cook, breaking up the meat as it cooks, for about 5-7 minutes until it’s cooked through and the peppers have softened.
Reduce the heat to medium. Add the salsa and spinach, stir to combine, and heat through for about 2 more minutes. Sprinkle the cheese and black olives (if using) over the top and cover with the lid. Turn off the heat and keep it covered for about 3 minutes, until the cheese has melted.

Serve:

This spinach and ground beef can be served over shredded lettuce, over rice as bowls, or as is, topped with guacamole, more salsa, and sour cream with chips (my favorite!).

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