Greek Beef Skillet

Prep Time:5 minutes Cook Time:15 minutes Total Time:20 minutes Servings: 4

A quick and easy ground beef skillet dish with Greek style seasonings including spinach, olives, feta, oregano and plenty of fresh herbs!

ingredients

1 pound ground beef (and/or lamb)
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
2 teaspoons oregano
4 cups baby spinach
1/3 cup kalamata olives, sliced
1/3 cup green olives, sliced
1/3 cup feta, crumbled
salt and pepper to taste
3 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon mint, chopped
1 tablespoon dill, chopped

directions

Cook the ground beef and onion in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking the beef apart as it cooks, before draining off any excess grease.
Add the garlic, cinnamon and oregano and cook until fragrant, about a minute.
Add the spinach, mix it in and cook until it wilts, about 2-3 minutes.
Mix in the olives and feta before seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
Mix in the parsley, mint and dill and enjoy!

Option: Replace the spinach with kale.
Option: Add 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes and bring to a bli before adding the spinach.
Tip: Cook rice or pasta while the beef cooks and it will be done at about the same time.