Greek Gourmet Skillet Dinner

Makes: 
8 servings
Utensil: 
Saladmaster Food Processor
12" Chef's Gourmet Skillet
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Contributed By: 
Cathy Vogt
Certified Health Coach & Natural Foods Chef

Ingredients

Recipe Description: 

This easy weeknight meal is inspired by the flavors and seasonings commonly used in Greek cuisine. Sweet and spicy undertones of cinnamon and chili combine with tart feta cheese and salty olives in a simple to prepare one pan meal. Substitute spinach for other favorite dark leafy greens, such as kale, escarole or Swiss chard.

Use the 12 in. Electric Oil Core Skillet cover with your 12 in. Chef's Gourmet Skillet.

1
cup
onions, shredded, use Cone #1
(160
g)
3
cloves garlic, shredded, use Cone #1
1
pound
lean ground beef
(454
g)
1
tablespoon
dried oregano
(3
g)
1
teaspoon
ground cinnamon
(2
g)
12
teaspoon
chili powder
(1
g)
34
teaspoon
natural salt
(5
g)
2
tablespoons
tomato paste
(33
g)
15
ounces
diced tomatoes with juices
(425
g)
12
cup
water
(120
mL)
5
ounces
fresh baby spinach, washed
(142
g)
4
cups
cooked orzo
(750
g)
13
cup
Greek olives, pitted and chopped
(60
g)
12
cup
feta cheese, crumbled
(75
g)
fresh ground pepper, to taste
Directions: 
  1. Preheat skillet over medium heat. When several drops of water sprinkled in skillet skitter and dissipate, approximately 5 - 7 minutes, add onions and garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened and lightly browned.
  2. Add ground beef, oregano, cinnamon, chili powder and salt. Stir to combine and place cover on skillet slightly ajar. Sauté approximately 7 - 10 minutes until beef is cooked through.
  3. Add tomato paste and stir to combine. Cook for 2 - 3 minutes until lightly browned. Add diced tomatoes and water. Stir to combine.
  4. Place spinach on top of sautéed meat and cover. When Vapo-Valve™ begins to click, reduce heat to low and cook for 2 minutes.
  5. Stir in cooked orzo, olives and feta cheese. Cook for 3 - 4 minutes until contents are hot.
  6. Taste and add fresh ground pepper. Serve warm.
Tips: 
  • Substitute ground beef for ground turkey.
  • Substitute orzo for different small shaped pasta or cooked rice.
Nutritional Information per Serving
Calories: 
312
Total Fat: 
12g
Saturated Fat: 
4g
Cholesterol: 
45mg
Sodium: 
573mg
Total Carbs: 
76g
Dietary Fiber: 
5g
Sugar: 
7g
Protein: 
26g
Nutritional analysis calculated using 90% lean ground beef

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