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Juicy ground beef topped with a dollop of creamy Greek yogurt.
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Savory Ground Beef with Greek Yogurt

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A flavorful and hearty dish combining seasoned ground beef with creamy Greek yogurt, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Dairy

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt

Oil

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Garlic

  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)

Citrus

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed

Spices

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, ground
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (if desired)

Meat

  • 1.5 pounds ground beef (80% lean, 20% fat)

Seasoning

  • 1 tablespoon za'atar seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Vegetables

  • 1 shallot shallot, finely chopped (about 1/3 cup)

Herbs

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley or cilantro

Additional Garlic

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Egg

  • 1 egg egg, lightly beaten

Instructions 

  • Mix ground beef with garlic, spices, za'atar, and chopped herbs.
  • Form mixture into patties or crumble and cook in a skillet until browned.
  • In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt with lemon juice and minced garlic.
  • Serve cooked beef topped with a dollop of lemon-garlic yogurt.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of fresh herbs before serving.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: Ground Beef