Description
Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir Fry brings zesty flavors straight from your skillet to your dinner table in minutes. Packed with aromatic spices and fresh ingredients, this quick meal delivers a delicious punch that makes weeknight cooking a breeze.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
Secondary Ingredients:
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3 green onions
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt
- Black pepper
Finishing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Warm 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, ensuring your pan is evenly heated to prevent sticking.
- Toss in 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes and 1 sliced red bell pepper. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until tomatoes develop a slight char and peppers soften.
- Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute, releasing their aromatic flavors without burning.
- Incorporate 2 cups baby spinach and white parts of sliced green onions. Cook 2-3 minutes until spinach wilts and becomes tender.
- Transfer the vegetable mixture to a separate plate, keeping the skillet ready for the next stage.
- Place 1 pound ground beef into the same skillet, sprinkling 1 teaspoon dried oregano, salt, and black pepper over the meat.
- Cook beef until completely browned, breaking it into small crumbles with a spatula. Drain excess fat if using 80% lean beef.
- Return the vegetable mixture to the skillet, combining everything thoroughly to distribute flavors evenly.
- Sprinkle green parts of green onions over the stir fry for a fresh, sharp accent.
- Optional: Top with ½ cup crumbled feta cheese just before serving for a creamy Mediterranean touch.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a leaner or vegetarian version that keeps the Mediterranean flavor profile.
- Drain excess beef fat completely to prevent a greasy final dish and ensure a cleaner, more vibrant taste.
- Fresh herbs like parsley or mint can add an extra layer of brightness and authenticity to this quick skillet meal.
- Serve over cauliflower rice or quinoa to make the dish lower-carb or boost its protein content.
- Prep Time: 0 minutes
- Cook Time: 9-11 minutes
- Category: Stir-Fried
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg