Beef · French · 35 min
Cheesy "French Onion" Beef & Potato Skillet with Sautéed Spinach
- 35 min
- 2–6 servings
- 693 kcal / serving
This skillet stacks beef, potatoes, and melty mozzarella with sautéed spinach for a hearty weeknight meal. The potatoes soften in the skillet with the beef, while the spinach adds a bright contrast to the rich center.
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Ingredients
- 1 (5 oz) pkgbaby spinach
- 4 fl ozchicken or vegetable broth
- 1 clovegarlic
- ¾ lblean ground beef
- ¼ (8 oz) blockmozzarella cheese
- ¾ lbnew potatoes
- 1 mediumyellow onion
- yellow onions
From the pantry: black pepper, butter, unsalted, salt, thyme, dried, Worcestershire sauce
Cookware
chef's knife · colander · cutting board · garlic press (optional) · grater · measuring cups · measuring spoons · medium saucepan · oven mitts · potato masher · stainless steel or cast iron skillet · stirring spoon
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Produce
- 1 (5 oz) pkgbaby spinach
- 1 clovegarlic
- ¾ lbnew potatoes
- 1 mediumyellow onion
- yellow onions
Meat & seafood
- ¾ lblean ground beef
Dairy, eggs & chilled
- ¼ (8 oz) blockmozzarella cheese
Pantry & dry goods
- 4 fl ozchicken or vegetable broth
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Ingredients for 2, 4 and 6 servings
| Ingredient | 2 servings | 4 servings | 6 servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| baby spinach | 1 (5 oz) pkg | 2 (5 oz) pkgs | 3 (5 oz) pkgs |
| chicken or vegetable broth | 4 fl oz | 6 fl oz | 8 fl oz |
| garlic | 1 clove | 2 cloves | 3 cloves |
| lean ground beef | ¾ lb | 1 ½ lb | 2 ¼ lb |
| mozzarella cheese | ¼ (8 oz) block | ½ (8 oz) block | ¾ (8 oz) block |
| new potatoes | ¾ lb | 1 ½ lb | 2 ¼ lb |
| yellow onion | 1 medium | 2 medium | 3 medium |
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Directions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- Parboil the potatoes in salted water until tender enough to fork, about 10 minutes; drain and set aside.
- Warm an ovenproof skillet over medium heat and melt a knob of butter to coat the bottom.
- Add the sliced onion and minced garlic; cook until just starting to soften, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add the beef and seasonings; cook, breaking the meat apart, until browned and crumbly, then remove the pan from heat.
- Crumble the mozzarella and set aside. Add the potatoes to the beef in the skillet; gently crush some with a fork and pour in the broth and Worcestershire; stir to mix.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella over the beef and potatoes; bake in the oven until the cheese is melted and lightly golden, about 7–8 minutes.
- Meanwhile, rinse and dry the spinach. In a separate medium pan, melt a bit more butter and wilt the spinach in batches, seasoning with salt and pepper as you go.
- When ready to serve, divide the beef-potato mixture and the spinach onto plates; adjust seasoning if needed and serve.
Two tips
- Prep the spinach in advance and refrigerate for quick assembly. Leftovers reheat well in a skillet or the microwave.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 693 kcal
- Protein
- 45 g
- Carbs
- 38 g
- Fat
- 41 g
- Fiber
- 7 g
- Sodium
- 454 mg
Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.
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