Description
Whip up a Mediterranean Ground Beef Skillet that brings bold Mediterranean flavors straight to your dinner table in just one pan. Packed with aromatic spices and hearty ingredients, this quick and satisfying meal will have your family asking for seconds.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 1 pound ground beef
Vegetables and Herbs:
- 1 ½ cups zucchini
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 5 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons yellow onion
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes
Seasonings and Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ ounce feta cheese
Instructions
- Warm 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes until the surface shimmers slightly.
- Add 2 tablespoons diced yellow onion and 5 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for exactly 1-2 minutes until they release a fragrant aroma.
- Introduce 1 pound ground beef to the skillet, methodically breaking the meat into small crumbles with your spatula.
- Cook the ground beef at medium heat for 6-7 minutes, stirring frequently until the meat turns completely brown and no pink remains.
- Sprinkle 2 teaspoons dried oregano and ½ teaspoon sea salt across the beef, mixing thoroughly to distribute the seasonings.
- Incorporate 1 ½ cups zucchini rounds and ¼ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes into the skillet, stirring gently.
- Reduce heat to low and add 2 cups baby spinach and 1 tablespoon lemon juice, cooking for 5 minutes until spinach wilts and vegetables soften.
- Optional: Scatter ½ ounce crumbled feta cheese over the skillet, folding it delicately into the mixture.
- Transfer the Mediterranean skillet directly to serving plates, ensuring an even distribution of beef and vegetables.
Notes
- Customize the heat by adding red pepper flakes or a splash of hot sauce for extra kick.
- Opt for lean ground beef to reduce fat content without sacrificing flavor.
- Chop vegetables into uniform sizes to ensure even cooking and consistent texture.
- Make this dish vegetarian by swapping ground beef with plant-based crumbles or lentils.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: One-Skillet
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 304 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 338 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg