Description
Ground beef from Mediterranean traditions brings rich, hearty flavors right to your dinner table. Packed with herbs, spices, and comforting ingredients, this simple meal delivers a delightful blend of tastes that will satisfy your whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
Aromatics and Herbs:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped mint
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon allspice
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup tomato sauce
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat (375°F) until shimmering.
- Add 1 small diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until translucent and soft.
- Incorporate 1 pound ground beef into the skillet, breaking it into small pieces with a wooden spoon.
- Cook beef for 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until completely browned with no pink remaining.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ½ teaspoon allspice, ½ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and ¾ teaspoon salt over the meat.
- Pour ¼ cup tomato sauce into the skillet and stir thoroughly to combine all spices with the beef.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer the mixture for 2-3 minutes, allowing flavors to meld together.
- Remove skillet from heat and garnish with 2 tablespoons each of chopped parsley and mint.
- Serve the seasoned beef over warm rice, inside pita bread, or alongside a fresh garden salad.
Notes
- Ground beef becomes most flavorful when browned deeply without stirring too frequently, allowing nice caramelization.
- Fresh herbs like parsley and mint make a huge difference, so chop them just before adding to preserve bright flavor and aroma.
- For a lower-carb option, serve this dish over cauliflower rice or inside lettuce wraps instead of traditional rice or pita.
- Mediterranean spice blends can vary, so feel free to adjust the cumin, cinnamon, and allspice ratios to match your preferred taste profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 303 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 474 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg