Mediterranean Diet Ground Beef with Corn Skillet
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this Mediterranean Diet Ground Beef with Corn Skillet—a vibrant, one-pan recipe that’s as nutritious as it is delicious! Featuring extra-lean ground beef, crisp corn kernels, and sweet cherry tomatoes, this dish is seasoned to perfection with Mediterranean staples like oregano, thyme, and a hint of cumin. Sautéed red bell peppers and onions add aromatic depth, while a final sprinkle of fresh parsley and creamy feta cheese ties the flavors together beautifully. Ready in just 40 minutes, this meal is not only quick and easy but also packed with wholesome ingredients perfect for a heart-healthy lifestyle. Serve it hot with whole-grain bread or a fresh salad for a well-rounded, satisfying dinner that’s sure to please the whole family.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams extra-lean ground beef
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 100 grams feta cheese, crumbled
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and cook until it becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook and crumble it with a spatula until browned and fully cooked through, about 7-8 minutes.
Stir in the diced red bell pepper and corn kernels, cooking for another 5 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Stir well and cook for 3-4 minutes until they begin to release their juices.
Season the mixture with dried oregano, thyme, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything together and let the flavors meld for 2 minutes.
Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in the chopped parsley.
Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the top before serving.
Serve hot, possibly with a side of whole-grain bread or a salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1700 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 93.4 g | 120% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.9 g | 169% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 458 mg | 153% | |
| Sodium | 2667 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 73.2 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.7 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.0 g | ||
| Protein | 146.0 g | 292% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 650 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 18.0 mg | 100% | |
| Potassium | 3242 mg | 69% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
