Mediterranean Ground Beef Skillet

Method

1. 1

   Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add the garlic and red onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes.

2. 2

   Add the red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, zucchini and cherry tomatoes and a dash of salt and sauté for 4-5 minutes or until the vegetable begin to become tender.

3. 3

   Remove the vegetables into a large bowl and set aside.

4. 4

   Add another 2 tablespoons olive oil to the skillet.

5. 5

   Add the ground beef, oregano, coriander, cinnamon, cumin, allspice, clove, crushed red pepper, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper and sauté for 7-9 minutes or until the beef is fully cooked. Drain the fat from the ground beef.

6. 6

   Return the ground beef to the skillet along with the bell peppers, zucchinis and tomatoes. Add the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes and chickpeas and simmer for 4-5 minutes, or until heated through.

7. 7

   Remove from heat and garnish with green onions, parsley and feta cheese. Serve warm over basmati or jasmine rice.