Mediterranean Ground Beef Bowls with Lemon Tahini Sauce
Looking for a quick and flavorful dinner that checks all the boxes? These Mediterranean Ground Beef Bowls with Lemon Tahini Sauce are going to be your new go-to. They're hearty, vibrant, and packed with juicy ground beef, sautéed veggies, briny olives, and creamy feta, all tied together with a zesty lemon tahini sauce you'll want to drizzle on everything. This recipe delivers big flavor with minimal effort, making it perfect for weeknight meals, meal prep, or even a cozy date night in.
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 682kcal
Ingredients
- 3 Cloves Garlic mashed
- 1 Zucchini chopped (~3/4 cup)
- 1 Orange Bell Pepper chopped
- ¾ Cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
- ¼ Cup Kalamata Olives sliced
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- ½ Red Onion diced
- 1 Pound Ground Beef
- 2 Teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1 Teaspoon Cumin
- 1 Teaspoon Paprika
- 1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
- ½ Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- ½ Cup Feta Cheese crumbled
- 2 Tablespoons Parsley chopped
For the Lemon Tahini Sauce
- ¼ Cup Lemon Juice
- ⅓ Cup Olive Oil
- 3 Tablespoons Tahini
- 2 Tablespoons Honey
- 2 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
- 1 Clove Garlic mashed
- 1 Teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1 Teaspoon Black Pepper
- Water to thin; as needed
Instructions
- Prepare sauce—add all of the sauce ingredients to a small blender and blend until creamy and smooth.
- Taste and add water to thin as needed, then set aside.
- Mash your garlic and chop veggies—zucchini, bell pepper, tomatoes, olives, and red onion.
- Add olive oil to a large pan over medium heat.
- Once the pan is hot, add the red onion and saute for 3 minutes or so, then add the garlic.
- Stir for about 15 seconds, then add in the ground beef, breaking it down into tiny pieces and stirring until cooked through.
- Next add the bell pepper, zucchini, tomatoes and seasonings (oregano, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper).
- Continue to stir for another 5 minutes or so until all of the veggies have softened.
- Stir in the olives and feta cheese.
- Remove from the heat and divide between bowls and drizzle the lemon tahini sauce on top. ENJOY!
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Nutrition
Calories: 682kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 56g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 30g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 2183mg | Potassium: 729mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1727IU | Vitamin C: 64mg | Calcium: 184mg | Iron: 5mg
