Mediterranean Ground Beef Skillet
🍽️ Description
This Mediterranean Ground Beef Skillet is a vibrant, healthy, and hearty one-pan dish perfect for busy weeknights. Juicy ground beef is sautéed with colorful vegetables like zucchini, onions, and cherry tomatoes, then finished with crumbled feta and fragrant oregano. It’s low-carb, protein-rich, and naturally gluten-free, with that irresistible Mediterranean balance of tangy, savory, and fresh flavors in every bite.
🥘 Ingredients
- 500 g ground beef
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 1 small yellow onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 100 g feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 6–8 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula until browned and cooked through.
- Add both onions and sauté for another 3–4 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Add garlic and zucchini slices. Stir well and cook for 5 minutes until the zucchini softens slightly.
- Add cherry tomatoes and sprinkle with dried oregano. Cook for 3–4 minutes, allowing the tomatoes to release their juices.
- Stir everything together and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or oregano as needed.
- Turn off the heat, sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the top, and let it melt slightly into the warm mixture.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Serve warm as-is or with a side of quinoa, couscous, or warm pita bread.
📝 Notes
- For extra flavor, add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice just before serving.
- You can substitute beef with ground turkey, lamb, or chicken.
- If you prefer a saucier dish, add 2 tbsp of tomato paste or a splash of chicken broth while cooking.
- For a dairy-free version, skip feta or use vegan feta.
💡 Tips
- Don’t overcook the zucchini — keep it slightly firm for texture.
- Add black olives or artichoke hearts for extra Mediterranean flair.
- This dish tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together.
- For meal prep, divide into containers — it reheats beautifully.
🍽️ Servings
Serves 3–4 people
🔢 Nutritional Info (per serving, approx.)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 28 g |
| Fat | 26 g |
| Carbohydrates | 8 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
(Values may vary based on exact ingredients used.)
💪 Benefits
- High in protein to support muscle health
- Rich in healthy fats from olive oil and feta
- Low-carb and gluten-free — perfect for keto or low-carb diets
- Packed with antioxidants from tomatoes, onions, and parsley
- One-pan meal — minimal cleanup, maximum nutrition
❓ Q&A
Q: Can I make this vegetarian?
A: Yes! Replace beef with lentils or plant-based mince for a vegetarian version.
Q: How can I make it spicier?
A: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of harissa.
Q: Can I meal-prep this dish?
A: Definitely — it stores in the fridge for up to 4 days and reheats well.
Q: What goes best with it?
A: It pairs beautifully with brown rice, couscous, or a simple green salad.
Q: Can I freeze it?
A: Yes! Store in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight and reheat gently.