One-Pot Mediterranean Beef & Spinach Rice with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Enjoy a vibrant and hearty gluten-free dinner in under 15 minutes with this one-pot Mediterranean beef and spinach rice, packed with sun-dried tomatoes and bold flavors. Perfect for busy weeknights and meal prepping.

⏱️ 15 minutes
👥 4 servings
🔥 395 calories
One-Pot Mediterranean Beef & Spinach Rice with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Ingredients
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 each garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 cups baby spinach, chopped
  • 3 cups cooked white or brown rice (gluten-free)
  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil), chopped
  • 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions

1

Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until browned and cooked through, about 4 minutes.

⏱️ 4 minutes 🌡️ Medium-high
2

Add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

⏱️ 1 minute 🌡️ Medium-high
3

Stir in chopped spinach and cook for 1 minute until wilted.

⏱️ 1 minute 🌡️ Medium-high
4

Add cooked rice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir well and cook for 2 minutes until heated through.

⏱️ 2 minutes 🌡️ Medium-high
5

Remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice and top with crumbled feta. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Information

395
Calories
27g
Protein
32g
Carbs
18g
Fat

Per serving. Values are approximate and may vary.

Frequently Asked Questions

For a 15-minute meal, use pre-cooked rice. Uncooked rice will require additional liquid and a longer cooking time.

Sun-dried tomatoes in oil add extra flavor and moisture, but you can use dry sun-dried tomatoes; just rehydrate them in hot water first.

Yes, you can freeze the cooled beef and rice mixture (without feta) for up to 2 months. Add fresh feta after reheating.

Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a chopped chili along with the garlic for a spicy kick.

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