Description
Weeknight Mediterranean Beef Bowls are a colorful and flavorful dinner option that transports you straight to the Mediterranean in just 30 minutes. This easy-to-make dish features seasoned ground beef, fluffy couscous or rice, and a vibrant mix of fresh vegetables, all topped with creamy feta cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights, these bowls are quick to prepare and completely customizable based on your pantry ingredients.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup couscous or rice (uncooked)
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese for topping
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and ground beef; cook until browned (about 5 minutes), breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add chopped red bell pepper and diced onion; stir frequently for about 3 minutes until softened yet crunchy.
- Sprinkle in salt, pepper, oregano, and garlic powder; mix well and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Meanwhile, prepare couscous or rice according to package instructions (approximately 10 minutes).
- Assemble bowls by starting with a base of couscous or rice topped with the beef-vegetable mixture.
- Garnish with cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and crumbled feta cheese. Drizzle with olive oil or lemon juice if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg