🥘 Mediterranean Ground Beef Skillet
Serves: 4–6 | Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 20 mins
One pan, low carb, high flavor
🛒 Ingredients:
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1 lb ground beef (lean, 90/10 or 80/20)
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1 small red onion, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 medium zucchini, chopped
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1 red bell pepper, diced
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1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
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¼ cup Kalamata olives, sliced
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1 tsp ground cumin
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1 tsp oregano
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½ tsp paprika
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
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½ cup crumbled feta cheese
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2 tbsp fresh parsley or mint, chopped
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Optional: juice of ½ a lemon
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Brown the Beef
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In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned.
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Drain excess fat if needed.
2. Add Aromatics & Veggies
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Add onion and garlic; cook 2–3 minutes until softened.
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Stir in zucchini and bell pepper. Cook until just tender, about 5–6 minutes.
3. Season & Simmer
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Stir in cumin, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
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Add drained tomatoes and olives. Let simmer for 5–7 minutes to blend flavors.
4. Finish & Serve
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Turn off heat. Stir in lemon juice (if using) and sprinkle with feta and parsley.
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Serve hot, as is or with a side of:
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Rice, quinoa, couscous
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Pita or flatbread
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Over salad greens
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Or in lettuce cups for a low-carb option
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🔄 Optional Add-Ins:
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Chickpeas or white beans for extra fiber
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Spinach or kale, stirred in at the end
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Pine nuts for crunch
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A drizzle of tzatziki or Greek yogurt on top
Would you like a vegetarian version, a slow cooker adaptation, or help turning this into meal prep bowls for the week?
