Zesty Lemon-Herb Ground Beef and Spinach Skillet with Feta
This zesty lemon-herb ground beef and spinach skillet with feta is a quick and flavorful one-pan meal. It combines savory ground beef with healthy spinach, aromatic herbs, and a bright lemon finish, topped with salty feta.
Equipment
- large skillet
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 5 oz fresh spinach
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp dried dill
- 0.25 cup chicken or beef broth
- 0.5 lemon juice Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Garnish (Optional)
- 0.25 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh parsley or mint chopped
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then brown the ground beef, breaking it up and draining any excess fat.
- Add diced onion, cook until softened, then stir in minced garlic, dried oregano, and dried dill, cooking until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken or beef broth, bring to a simmer, and season with salt and pepper.
- Add fresh spinach to the skillet and stir continuously until it has wilted.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the fresh lemon juice.
- Serve immediately, garnished with crumbled feta cheese and fresh herbs if desired; pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a side salad.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the herbs. Adjust the amount of lemon juice to your preference.