Mediterranean Diet Savory Beef Filling

Bring the bold and wholesome flavors of the Mediterranean to your table with this Mediterranean Diet Savory Beef Filling. Perfectly seasoned lean ground beef is elevated with earthy cumin, fragrant oregano, and a medley of nutritious ingredients, including vibrant diced tomatoes, hearty chickpeas, and sliced Kalamata olives. This one-pan recipe is finished with creamy crumbled feta and fresh parsley for a burst of brightness and tang. Ready in just 40 minutes, this versatile filling can star as the perfect stuffing for bell peppers, a topping for fluffy quinoa or rice, or even a satisfying spread for flatbreads. Both hearty and healthy, this dish embodies the principles of the Mediterranean diet, offering a nutrient-packed, flavor-forward meal your whole family will love.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to medium, and stir in the diced tomato, chickpeas, sliced olives, dried oregano, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together and the mixture to thicken slightly.

Step 7

Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the crumbled feta cheese and chopped fresh parsley.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 9

Use as a filling for stuffed vegetables or as a topping for grains, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1383.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2029.6

Total Fat 125.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 46.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 431.1mg	0%
Sodium 6232.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 89.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.5g	0%
Total Sugars 20.9g
Protein 141.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1235.5mg	0%
Iron 26.2mg	0%
Potassium 1919.6mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.1%

Protein: 27.5%

Carbs: 17.4%