Description
Indulge in a quick and flavorful Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir-Fry that’s perfect for busy weeknights! 🏡✨ This dish combines juicy ground beef with vibrant veggies like cherry tomatoes, red bell peppers, and spinach, all seasoned with aromatic herbs and topped with crumbled feta cheese 🧀. It’s a wholesome, protein-packed meal that’s both delicious and nutritious! 💪💚
Ingredients
🥦 Vegetables
- 🫒 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 🌶 1 red bell pepper, deseeded and diced
- 🍅 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 🥬 8 ounces baby spinach
- 🌿 2 green onions, thinly sliced (white and green parts separated)
- 🧄 4 cloves garlic, minced
🥩 Protein
- 🥩 1 pound ground beef (preferably 90% lean)
🧂 Seasonings
- 🌿 ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 🧂 Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
🧀 Toppings (Optional)
- 🧀 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
1️⃣ Sauté the Vegetables 🥦
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. 🔥
- Add diced red bell pepper and halved cherry tomatoes. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the tomatoes are blistered and juicy. 🍅✨
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant. 🧄👃
2️⃣ Add Spinach and Green Onions 🥬
- Add baby spinach and the white parts of the green onions to the skillet. 🌿
- Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the spinach has wilted. 🍃
- Transfer the cooked vegetables to a plate and set aside. 🍽
3️⃣ Cook the Ground Beef 🥩
- In the same skillet, add ground beef, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. 🧂
- Break up the meat with a spatula and cook until browned and fully cooked through. 🍖🔥
- Drain any excess fat if necessary. 🚮
4️⃣ Combine and Serve 🍲
- Return the sautéed vegetables to the skillet with the cooked beef. 🥘
- Add the green parts of the green onions and stir to combine. 🥗
- Cook for an additional minute to heat through. ⏳
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with feta cheese (if using). 🧀✨
- Serve immediately and enjoy! 😋
Notes
💡 Serving Suggestions: This stir-fry pairs beautifully with rice, quinoa, or warm pita bread. 🥖 For a low-carb option, serve over cauliflower rice or enjoy on its own. 🍚🚫
🌀 Variations: Swap ground beef for ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version. 🍗 You can also add zucchini, mushrooms, or kale for extra nutrition and flavor. 🍄🥒
❄ Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. 🧊 Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave before serving. 🔄🍽
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ~1¼ cups
- Calories: 391 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 233mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 88mg
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