Description
This Ground Beef and Spinach Skillet with Feta is a quick, hearty, and flavorful one-pan meal combining savory browned ground beef, fresh spinach, and tangy feta cheese. Perfect for a nutritious weeknight dinner, it offers an easy way to incorporate greens and protein in a comforting dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare aromatics: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking for 3–4 minutes until softened and aromatic.
- Cook beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet. Brown it by breaking it apart with a spatula, cooking for 5–7 minutes. Drain any excess fat if necessary to keep the dish from being greasy.
- Add spinach and spices: Stir in the chopped spinach, dried oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 3–4 minutes until the spinach wilts and all the flavors meld together.
- Add feta cheese: Remove the skillet from heat, then sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese evenly over the beef and spinach mixture, allowing it to gently melt into the warm ingredients.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top for a fresh finish. Serve warm, either as is or alongside crusty bread to soak up the flavorful juices.
Notes
- Drain excess fat after browning the beef to avoid a greasy dish.
- Use fresh spinach for best texture, but frozen spinach can be used if thawed and well-drained.
- Feta adds a salty tang; adjust salt levels accordingly.
- Serve with crusty bread or over rice for a more filling meal.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the paprika.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: ground beef skillet, spinach and beef recipe, feta cheese ground beef, quick stovetop dinner, Mediterranean beef recipe, healthy beef skillet
