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Top view of low-carb Mediterranean ground beef served on a white dinner plate.

Mediterranean ground beef skillet

Tami DeGeeter, CPT, CNC
Indulge in a quick and easy recipe that's brimming with nutrients and bursting with flavor - the Mediterranean ground beef skillet. This sautéed beef and vegetable delight boasts juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet bell peppers, and savory ground beef. With its vibrant colors and bold flavors, this recipe is a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds. Not only is it delicious, but it's also a healthy option that incorporates fresh ingredients and Mediterranean-inspired flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Lunch and Dinner
Makes 3 servings
Serving Size 2 cups
Net Carbs 9 g
*Net carbs are per serving

Ingredients
 

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 10 ounces spinach
  • 2 green onions, sliced, white and green parts separated
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 5 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add bell peppers and cherry tomatoes. Saute the vegetables for 5 minutes, or until the tomatoes are blistered and have formed a sauce-like consistency. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
    Top view of stainless steel skillet cooking cherry tomatoes, red bell peppers, and garlic to make Mediterranean ground beef.
  • Add the white parts of the green onion and spinach. Stir for 2-3 minutes, or until the spinach has wilted. Remove the vegetable mixture to a plate.
    Top view of steel skillet cooking tomatoes, red bell peppers, and wilted spinach.
  • Add the ground beef and oregano. Cook until the meat is no longer pink, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks. Drain grease.
    Top view of stainless steel skillet cooking ground beef.
  • Return the vegetable mixture to the skillet. Add the green parts of the green onion and stir to combine. Salt and pepper the dish to taste. Remove from heat and sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top. Enjoy!
    Top view of Mediterranean ground beef skillet, adding crumbled feta cheese to the top as garnish.

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Mediterranean ground beef skillet
Serving Size
 
2 cups
Amount per Serving
Calories
558
% Daily Value*
Net Carbohydrates
 
9
g
Carbohydrates
 
15
g
Fiber
 
6
g
Sugar
 
7
g
Protein
 
51
g
Fat
 
32
g
Saturated Fat
 
14
g
Trans Fat
 
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
13
g
Cholesterol
 
175
mg
Sodium
 
682
mg
Potassium
 
1371
mg
39
%
Vitamin C
 
94
mg
114
%
Vitamin A
 
628
µg
90
%
Calcium
 
360
mg
36
%
Iron
 
8
mg
44
%
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are provided as a courtesy. Nutrition facts are sourced from the USDA Food Database. Values may vary depending on brand of ingredients used.

Equipment

Large stainless steel skillet fry pan.
Large Stainless Skillet
Keywords greek ground beef, greek skillet, mediterranean skillet, mediterranean stir fry
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