Greek-Style Beef and Zucchini Rice Bowl
Greek-Style Beef and Zucchini Rice Bowl is a delicious dish that brings the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean right to your dinner table. This satisfying and healthy meal combines seasoned ground beef with fresh zucchini, all served atop fluffy rice. With aromatic spices and easy-to-find ingredients, you can whip up this nutritious bowl in just 30 minutes—making it perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 medium zucchinis, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic for about 2-3 minutes until translucent.
- Add ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula while cooking for about 5-7 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in diced zucchinis along with oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 5-7 minutes until zucchinis are tender.
- Mix in the drained diced tomatoes and let simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve over cooked rice and garnish with fresh parsley and crumbled feta cheese if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 400g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg