Description
A quick and flavorful Ground Beef and Spinach Skillet dish topped with crumbled feta cheese and fresh parsley. This hearty and nutritious one-pan meal combines savory ground beef with fresh spinach and Mediterranean spices, perfect for a wholesome weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the aromatics: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking them for 3–4 minutes until they are soft and release a fragrant aroma.
- Cook the ground beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon as it browns. Continue cooking for about 5–7 minutes until fully cooked through. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
- Add the spinach and spices: Stir in the chopped spinach, dried oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 3–4 minutes until the spinach wilts and all the flavors meld together.
- Finish with feta cheese: Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese evenly over the top. Allow the residual heat to gently soften and melt the feta into the mixture.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley over the skillet and serve the dish warm. Enjoy it as is or alongside crusty bread for a satisfying meal.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or lamb for a different flavor.
- For a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes when cooking the onions and garlic.
- Serve with warm pita bread or over cooked rice or quinoa for a fuller meal.
- Make sure to drain excess fat from the beef to keep the skillet from becoming greasy.
- Fresh spinach can be replaced with baby spinach or kale if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: Ground Beef Skillet, Spinach and Beef, Feta Cheese Skillet, Quick Dinner, Mediterranean Beef Recipe
