Beef-Spinach Skillet with Garlic Mash

A quick and satisfying skillet meal featuring lean ground beef, fresh spinach, and rich crushed tomatoes, served with creamy garlic mashed potatoes for a comforting dinner.

• Prep: 20 min
• Cook: 30 min
• Total: 50 min
• Servings: 4
• Cuisine: American
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $4.71/serving

Dietary

• Gluten-Free
• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• Egg-Free
• High-Protein
• High-Fiber

Tags

• one-pot
• sauté
• stir-fry
• comfort food
• savory

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 yellow onion (medium, diced)
• 3 clove garlic (minced)
• 15 ounce crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 5 ounce fresh spinach
• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 pound Russet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
• 0.5 cup milk
• 0.25 cup unsalted butter
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)

Instructions

1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the lean ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
2. Add the diced yellow onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and dried oregano, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
3. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and beef broth. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let it cook gently while you prepare the potatoes, about 15 minutes.
4. While the beef mixture simmers, place the peeled and cubed Russet potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
5. Drain the cooked potatoes thoroughly. Return them to the hot pot. Add the milk, unsalted butter, and a pinch of salt. Mash with a potato masher or fork until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
6. Stir the fresh spinach into the beef mixture until it wilts, which should only take 2-3 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
7. Serve the Beef-Spinach Skillet alongside the garlic mashed potatoes. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Notes

This skillet meal reheats well for next-day lunches. Store the beef mixture and mashed potatoes separately in airtight containers for best results.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 652
• Protein: 34.7 g
• Carbohydrates: 59.4 g
• Fat: 30 g
• Fiber: 9.4 g
• Sodium: 959 mg
• Saturated Fat: 13 g
• Sugar: 10.5 g
• Cholesterol: 106 mg