Speedy Tuscan Ground Beef Skillet
This Speedy Tuscan Ground Beef Skillet is a quick and flavorful one-pan meal featuring lean ground beef, tomatoes, spinach, and Kalamata olives, perfect for a busy weeknight.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Spoon
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb Lean Ground Beef
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 medium Red Onion chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 1.5 cups Cherry Tomatoes halved
- 1 cup Baby Spinach fresh
- 0.5 cup Kalamata Olives pitted and halved
- 1 (14.5 oz) can Diced Tomatoes undrained
- 1 tsp Dried Oregano
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black Pepper
Optional Garnish
- Fresh basil
- crumbled feta cheese
- balsamic glaze
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, then drain excess fat and set the beef aside.
- Add olive oil to the same skillet, sauté chopped red onion for 3-4 minutes until softened, then stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Return the cooked beef to the skillet, then add cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, diced tomatoes, oregano, salt, and pepper, stirring to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 5-7 minutes until cherry tomatoes are slightly softened.
- Stir in the fresh baby spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes until it has wilted.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, then garnish with fresh basil, crumbled feta, or balsamic glaze if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, use fire-roasted diced tomatoes. This dish is great served over pasta, rice, or with a side of crusty bread. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.