Dolma and Ground Beef Skillet
This Dolma and Ground Beef Skillet is a quick, comforting dish made with savory ground beef, canned dolmas, and a tangy tomato sauce. A flavorful 25-minute Mediterranean-inspired meal, perfect for weeknights and packed with bold, traditional flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef (85% lean)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 (9.86-ounce) cans dolmas (about 20 dolmas), drained of excess liquid
Plain Greek yogurt, for serving (optional)
Instructions
Preheat a Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium heat.
Add ground beef and cook for about 5 minutes, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned.
Season with salt and pepper.
Stir in diced tomatoes.
Nestle dolmas into the beef-tomato mixture using tongs.
Raise heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer.
Cook uncovered for about 10 minutes, until dolmas are heated through and the sauce has slightly reduced.
Serve hot, optionally topped with Greek yogurt.
Notes
Swap ground beef with lamb for a richer, traditional flavor.
Add cinnamon or allspice for warmth.
Stir in greens like kale or spinach at the end for added nutrition.
Top with feta instead of yogurt for a tangy twist.
Best served hot with pita bread or a cucumber salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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