Description
Mediterranean Ground Beef is a vibrant dish that transports your taste buds to sun-drenched shores. This quick and flavorful recipe combines juicy ground beef with aromatic spices, onions, and colorful bell peppers. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, it offers endless serving possibilities—from wraps to rice bowls. With its rich Mediterranean flavors, this dish guarantees everyone will be asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Pita bread or rice for serving
Instructions
- Chop the onion and bell peppers; set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned (about 5 minutes), breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add the chopped onion and bell peppers; sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and tomato paste; cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Sprinkle in oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper; mix well to distribute spices evenly.
- Serve warm in pita pockets or over rice with your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg