Beef and Spinach Skillet

Name: Beef and Spinach Skillet
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained; 1 teaspoon garlic salt; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 cup butter; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 cups whole milk; 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese or part-skim mozzarella cheese; Biscuits, optional

Over the years, I've tried to instill a love of cooking in our seven children. And we've enjoyed a variety of delicious recipes, including this one. - Nancy Robaidek, Krakow, Wisconsin

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups whole milk
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese or part-skim mozzarella cheese
Biscuits, optional

Directions

In a 10-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the spinach, mushrooms, garlic salt and basil. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and salt until smooth. Gradually add milk. bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in cheese. Pour over meat mixture; mix well. Reduce heat; cook, covered, until heated through. If desired, serve with biscuits.

To avoid ending up with lumps in the white sauce, stir it with a whisk while it cooks.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 351 calories, 23g fat (13g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 872mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein.

Originally published as Spinach Skillet Bake in Taste of Home Ground Beef Cookbook-Book

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Damomom

Jul 22, 2018

Is that a cast iron skillet in the photo?
bluzyama

Jul 9, 2018

Calls for 20 minutes bake time...what
greatwithoutgluten

Oct 1, 2015

I used fresh spinach for this recipe. It was simple and tasty. An easy recipe for a work night. Next time I may add additional seasoning like extra garlic and cayenne pepper for a kick.
CookingVal

Apr 16, 2015

Quick to make and delicious! If you don't mind spinach, it is a delightful and filling meal!
Heatschel

Mar 14, 2015

Delicious!
brooksjones7

Sep 11, 2009

Yummy! Thaw the spinach first.