Description
Ground Beef and Spinach Skillet with Feta is a delicious and nutritious Mediterranean-inspired dinner featuring savory ground beef cooked with aromatic onions and garlic, combined with fresh, tender spinach, and topped with creamy crumbled feta cheese. This protein-packed dish is quick to prepare and perfect for a wholesome weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Oil
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil: Place a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, allowing it to warm evenly before adding other ingredients.
- Cook ground beef and onion: Add 1 pound of ground beef and the diced onion to the skillet, cooking and stirring until the beef is fully browned and the onions become translucent, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add garlic and seasonings: Stir in the minced garlic, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Cook for another 1-2 minutes to enhance the flavors.
- Add spinach and wilt: Incorporate 3 cups of fresh spinach into the skillet, stirring frequently until the spinach wilts, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Finish with feta cheese: Remove the skillet from heat and evenly sprinkle ½ cup of crumbled feta cheese on top. Serve immediately for best flavor.
Notes
- Serve this dish alongside rice, quinoa, or warm pita bread to make a full meal.
- For added freshness and flavor, consider adding diced tomatoes during the cooking process.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
