Description
A vibrant and wholesome one-skillet meal featuring lean ground beef, fresh Mediterranean veggies, lemon, herbs, and feta cheese. This dish is full of bold flavors, perfect for quick dinners, and ideal for meal prep.
Ingredients
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 small red onion, diced
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 lb ground beef (85–90% lean)
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1 red bell pepper, chopped
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1 zucchini, halved and sliced
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½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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1 tsp ground cumin
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1 tsp dried oregano
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½ tsp smoked paprika
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Salt & pepper to taste
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Juice of ½ lemon
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¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
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Optional: Fresh parsley or mint for garnish
Instructions
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Brown the beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain excess fat and set aside.
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Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil. Add bell pepper and zucchini, and cook until just tender.
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Stir in cherry tomatoes and spices. Cook for another 2 minutes.
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Return beef to skillet, add lemon juice, and stir to combine.
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Top with feta and optional herbs. Serve warm over grains, in pitas, or lettuce wraps.
Notes
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Swap ground beef with turkey, lamb, or mushrooms for variety.
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Use sun-dried tomatoes or olives for extra Mediterranean flair.
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Keeps well for meal prep—just store feta separately and add fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 23g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
Keywords: Mediterranean skillet recipe, healthy beef stir fry, ground beef Mediterranean recipe, one-pan beef dinner