Description
A hearty and flavorful bowl with seasoned ground beef, tender zucchini, and fluffy rice, topped with tangy feta and fresh herbs. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner with Mediterranean flair.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 ½ cups beef broth
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or mint
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add ground beef and cook, breaking up, until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in zucchini, oregano, basil, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add diced tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring beef broth and rice to a boil in a small saucepan. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid absorbed.
- Serve the beef-zucchini mixture over the rice. Top with crumbled feta and chopped parsley.
Notes
For extra Greek flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving. Can substitute ground lamb for beef. To make it gluten-free, ensure broth and rice are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Main Course
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Fat: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Protein: 32g