Description
This Ground Beef and Spinach Skillet with Feta is a delicious and nutritious one-pan meal that comes together quickly. Tender ground beef cooked with spinach, onions, and flavorful herbs, topped with tangy feta cheese and a squeeze of lemon, makes for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 6 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- juice of half a lemon
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat olive oil in a large skillet, sauté onion until softened.
- Step 2: Add garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes, cook until fragrant.
- Step 3: Brown ground beef, breaking it up; drain excess fat if needed.
- Step 4: Stir in spinach, cook until wilted.
- Step 5: Season with salt and pepper, top with feta, lemon juice, and serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the beef.
- Add cooked rice, quinoa, or pasta for a heartier meal.
- For a dairy-free version, use a plant-based feta substitute or omit the cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
