Pan-Seared Ground Beef with Roasted Garlic and Spinach

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-05 · Updated 2026-05-05

A quick and hearty ground beef skillet featuring caramelized garlic and fresh spinach, perfect for a wholesome weeknight dinner. This American-inspired meal-prep recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs ground beef, garlic cloves, fresh spinach for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 6 whole garlic cloves
• 5 cups fresh spinach
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 medium, diced onion

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss 6 whole garlic cloves in 1 tbsp olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 20 minutes until soft and fragrant. Remove and set aside to cool.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 medium diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
3. Step 3: Add 1 lb ground beef, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes to the skillet. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, for 6-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
4. Step 4: Squeeze the softened roasted garlic cloves from their skins into the skillet and stir well.
5. Step 5: Add 5 cups fresh spinach to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the spinach wilts and is tender. Adjust seasoning if needed and serve hot.