Ground Beef Mediterranean Skillet Bright and Savory

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

This Mediterranean Ground Beef Skillet is an easy dinner recipe that brings vibrant flavors to your table. Combining ground beef with fresh vegetables and Mediterranean spices, it requires minimal prep and cooking time, making it perfect for busy weeknights.

With its one-pan approach, this ground beef recipe is both convenient and delicious, allowing for easy cleanup while delivering a satisfying and nutritious meal.

Quick and Flavorful Mediterranean Skillet

In this recipe, ground beef is sautéed with a mix of bell peppers, onions, and aromatic spices, then finished with olives and feta cheese. Ready in about 30 minutes, this skillet dish serves 4 people, making it ideal for family dinners.

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, diced (red or green)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and diced bell pepper, sautéing until softened (about 5 minutes).
Stir in the minced garlic, dried oregano, and ground cumin, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through (about 7-10 minutes).

Incorporate the halved cherry tomatoes and sliced olives, stirring for an additional 5 minutes until everything is heated through.
Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the top. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Serve hot directly from the skillet with crusty bread or over cooked rice.