One-Pot Mediterranean Beef & Spinach Rice with Lemon-Herb Yogurt Sauce
This quick and keto-friendly one-pot dish features savory ground beef, cauliflower rice, and tender spinach, all finished with a tangy lemon-herb yogurt sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, it's packed with Mediterranean flavors and ready in under 20 minutes.
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef (85% lean)
- 0.5 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 0.75 tsp sea salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 4 cups cauliflower rice (fresh or frozen)
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
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Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and cook for 2 minutes until softened.
⏱️ 2 minutesAdd garlic and ground beef; cook, breaking up meat, until browned and mostly cooked through, about 4 minutes.
⏱️ 4 minutesStir in smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Add cauliflower rice and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and moisture evaporates, about 5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 minutesFold in baby spinach and cook until wilted, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in lemon zest.
⏱️ 1 minuteIn a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and chopped parsley for the sauce. Serve beef-spinach rice in bowls, topped with lemon-herb yogurt sauce.
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Per serving. Values are approximate and may vary.
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