Tagline: A quick, colorful, and flavor-packed skillet meal loaded with Mediterranean-inspired veggies, spices, and tangy feta.
Recipe Card (At a Glance)
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Dietary: Low-Carb • Gluten-Free • High-Protein
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- 1 tsp oregano
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook Beef – Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add Aromatics – Stir in diced onion and minced garlic. Cook 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
- Sauté Veggies – Add bell pepper, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes. Cook 4–5 minutes, stirring often, until veggies soften.
- Season – Stir in oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well so the beef and veggies are evenly coated.
- Finish & Serve – Remove from heat. Stir in sliced olives and sprinkle with feta cheese. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Tips & Variations
- 🌶️ Like heat? Add red chili flakes or a dash of hot sauce.
- 🧀 Swap feta for goat cheese or parmesan for a twist.
- 🍚 Serve over cauliflower rice, quinoa, or pasta to make it a full meal.
- 🥩 Meat Swap: Use ground turkey, lamb, or chicken instead of beef.
Nutrition (per serving, approx.)
310 kcal | 22g fat | 7g net carbs | 20g protein
