One-Pot Mediterranean Beef & Eggplant Skillet with Feta and Olives

This quick and flavorful one-pot Mediterranean beef skillet features tender ground beef, sautéed eggplant, juicy tomatoes, briny olives, and creamy feta. Perfect for a gluten-free dinner in under 15 minutes, it's packed with protein and vibrant flavors.

⏱️ 15 minutes
👥 4 servings
🔥 350 calories
One-Pot Mediterranean Beef & Eggplant Skillet with Feta and Olives
Ingredients
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 whole eggplant (medium, diced)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 0.5 cup red onion (small, finely chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 0.5 cup kalamata olives (pitted, halved)
  • 0.5 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped, optional)
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Instructions

1

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until mostly browned, about 3 minutes.

⏱️ 3 minutes 🌡️ medium-high
2

Add diced eggplant, red onion, and garlic to the skillet. Sauté, stirring frequently, until eggplant softens slightly, about 4 minutes.

⏱️ 4 minutes
3

Stir in cherry tomatoes, olives, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook until tomatoes start to soften and beef is fully cooked, about 3 minutes.

⏱️ 3 minutes
4

Remove skillet from heat. Sprinkle with crumbled feta and fresh parsley before serving.

⏱️ 1 minute
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Nutrition Information

350
Calories
26g
Protein
13g
Carbs
22g
Fat

Per serving. Values are approximate and may vary.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you can make it ahead and reheat just before serving. The flavors often improve after sitting for a few hours.

Yes, let it cool completely and freeze without the feta for up to 2 months. Add fresh feta after reheating.

Absolutely! Bell peppers or spinach make great additions—just add them with the eggplant.

Add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes with the oregano for extra heat.

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