Skillet Beef Burger with Spinach and Cheddar
A quick 15-minute skillet meal combining ground beef, melted cheddar cheese, and tender wilted spinach. Perfect for low-standing days while packing high protein and steady nourishment.
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Adrienne + Lila
Adrienne created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthSteadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
Notice: energy for movement
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
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Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
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Instructions
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Next: Place a nonstick skillet or cast-iron pan…
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Place a nonstick skillet or cast-iron pan…
Place a nonstick skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat at 375°F (190°C) and let it warm for 2 minutes.
Allow: 2 minutes
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Season 5 oz (140g) ground beef patty…
Season 5 oz (140g) ground beef patty on both sides with salt and pepper.
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Add the beef patty to the hot…
Add the beef patty to the hot skillet and cook for 4 minutes on the first side until a deep brown crust forms.
Look for: a deep brown crust forms
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Flip the burger patty using a spatula…
Flip the burger patty using a spatula and cook for another 3 minutes until cooked through with an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
Look for: cooked through with an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C)
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Top the patty with 1 oz (28g)…
Top the patty with 1 oz (28g) shredded cheddar cheese, cover the skillet with a lid, and cook for 1 minute until cheese melts completely.
Look for: cheese melts completely
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Transfer the cheesy burger to a plate…
Transfer the cheesy burger to a plate to rest.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Add 2 cups (60g) fresh spinach to…
Add 2 cups (60g) fresh spinach to the same skillet with remaining juices and toss for 1 to 2 minutes until fully wilted and dark green.
Look for: fully wilted and dark green
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Serve the melted cheddar burger directly over…
Serve the melted cheddar burger directly over the warm bed of spinach and enjoy immediately. Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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