Mediterranean Diet Savory Beef Filling
Experience the bold flavors of Mediterranean cuisine with this hearty and versatile Savory Beef Filling, designed to complement a healthy Mediterranean diet. This recipe combines lean ground beef with vibrant ingredients like tangy Kalamata olives, creamy crumbled feta cheese, and fresh parsley for an irresistible fusion of taste and texture. Packed with protein-rich chickpeas, aromatic garlic, and warm spices like cumin and oregano, this dish is a perfect balance of health and indulgence. Ready in just 40 minutes, it makes a mouthwatering filling for stuffed vegetables or an enticing topping for grains. Whether you're meal prepping or planning a dinner party, this Mediterranean-inspired beef filling is both nutritious and endlessly customizable!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large large tomato, diced
- 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 0.5 cup pitted Kalamata olives, sliced
- 0.75 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.
Reduce the heat to medium, and stir in the diced tomato, chickpeas, sliced olives, dried oregano, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper.
Cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together and the mixture to thicken slightly.
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the crumbled feta cheese and chopped fresh parsley.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Use as a filling for stuffed vegetables or as a topping for grains, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2030 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 125.5 g | 161% | |
| Saturated Fat | 46.8 g | 234% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 431 mg | 144% | |
| Sodium | 6233 mg | 271% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 89.4 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.5 g | 84% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.9 g | ||
| Protein | 141.0 g | 282% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1236 mg | 95% | |
| Iron | 26.2 mg | 146% | |
| Potassium | 1920 mg | 41% | |
*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.
