Ingredients
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 red bell pepper, deseeded and diced
– 1 pint cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
– 8 ounces baby spinach
– 4 garlic cloves, minced
– 2 green onions, thinly sliced, with white and green parts separated
– 1 pound ground beef (90% lean preferred)
– Β½ teaspoon dried oregano
– Kosher salt to taste
– Freshly ground black pepper to taste
– 2 tablespoons crumbled feta (optional)
Instructions
1-Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pan on medium-high heat. Add 1 diced red bell pepper and 1 pint halved cherry tomatoes. SautΓ© for 4 to 5 minutes until the tomatoes blister and release juices.
2-Add 4 minced garlic cloves and stir for another minute to build flavor.
3-Add 8 ounces baby spinach and the white parts of the 2 green onions, stirring for 2 to 3 minutes until the spinach wilts. Remove the vegetables from the pan to a plate.
4-Add 1 pound ground beef, Β½ teaspoon dried oregano, Kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper to the pan. Use a spatula to break up the meat and cook until browned. Drain any excess grease for a leaner result.
5-Return the cooked vegetables to the pan with the green parts of the 2 green onions. Stir everything to warm through and blend the flavors.
6-Garnish with 2 tablespoons crumbled feta before serving if desired, adding a creamy finish.
Last Step:
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πΆοΈ Boost flavor by adding red pepper flakes, kalamata olives, or sun-dried tomatoes.
π₯ Substitute vegetables like zucchini, kale, or Swiss chard based on preference.
βοΈ For freezing, omit the feta, store in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months, and thaw before reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: SautΓ©ing, Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 391 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 233 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 88 mg
