Fresh Spinach with Ground Beef
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this hearty and wholesome Fresh Spinach with Ground Beef recipe. Featuring tender ground beef seasoned with aromatic spices, sautéed onions, and garlic, this dish is perfectly balanced by the vibrant earthiness of fresh spinach. A hint of paprika and optional red pepper flakes adds a gentle kick, while a drizzle of lemon juice brightens the flavors for a refreshing finish. Ready in just 30 minutes, this one-pan wonder is not only quick and easy but also nutrient-packed, making it a go-to choice for a healthy, flavor-packed meal. Serve it as is or pair it with rice, quinoa, or mashed potatoes for a satisfying, versatile dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, diced yellow onion
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 pound ground beef
- 8 cups, loosely packed fresh spinach
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the ground beef to the skillet. Use a wooden spoon to break it into small pieces as it cooks.
Cook the ground beef for 6-8 minutes until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess fat if needed.
Season the cooked beef with salt, black pepper, paprika, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir to combine.
Gradually add the fresh spinach to the skillet, folding it into the beef mixture. Allow the spinach to wilt, which should take about 4-5 minutes.
Once the spinach is fully wilted and everything is well combined, drizzle the lemon juice over the mixture and stir again.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve hot as a standalone dish or over rice, quinoa, or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1383 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 108.8 g | 139% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.6 g | 183% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 301 mg | 100% | |
| Sodium | 2852 mg | 124% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.5 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.1 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.4 g | ||
| Protein | 84.2 g | 168% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 317 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 16.2 mg | 90% | |
| Potassium | 1365 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
