Description
This Ground Beef and Spinach Skillet with Feta is a quick and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired dish that’s perfect for a busy weeknight. Savory ground beef is cooked with aromatic spices, fresh spinach, and tangy feta cheese, creating a satisfying meal that’s ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef:
- 1 pound ground beef
Other:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat Olive Oil: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook Beef: Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 6-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until softened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Season: Stir in the oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add Spinach: Add the spinach in batches, stirring until wilted.
- Finish: Remove from heat and stir in the crumbled feta and lemon juice. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Serve: Serve warm as is, over rice, or with warm pita bread.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a handful of chopped sun-dried tomatoes or kalamata olives.
- This dish also works well with ground lamb or turkey.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Skillet Meal
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
