Description
Mediterranean Ground Beef is a vibrant and versatile dish that captures the essence of the sun-drenched regions of the Mediterranean. This savory, spice-infused ground beef showcases bold flavors that have captivated taste buds for centuries.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Sauté the aromatics by adding the diced onion and cooking until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
3. Cook the beef by adding it to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned and cooked through.
4. Spice it up by stirring in the cumin, paprika, oregano, cinnamon, coriander, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes to allow the spices to bloom.
5. Mix in the tomato paste and pour in the beef broth. Simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the mixture to thicken slightly.
6. Finish with freshness by stirring in the chopped parsley and lemon juice, then remove from heat.
Notes
This dish can be served over rice, with flatbread, or as part of a salad. It can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days or frozen for 2-3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg