Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir Fry
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper
deseeded and diced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
sliced in half
- 8 ounces baby spinach
small tub
- 4 garlic cloves
minced
- 2 green onion
thinly sliced, white and green parts separated
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- to tastekosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons crumbled feta)
(optional
Directions
- 1
Cook the tomatoes and bell pepper. Heat the oil in a large pan on medium-high heat. Add the bell pepper and cherry tomatoes and saute for 4 to 5 minutes, until the tomatoes are blistered and saucy. Add the garlic and stir another minute.
- 2
Add the spinach. Add the spinach and white parts of the green onion. Note that the spinach will take up most of the pan, but it will wilt down. Stir for another 2 to 3 minutes, until the spinach has wilted. Remove these veggies to a plate.
- 3
Cook the beef. Add the ground beef, oregano, salt, and black pepper to the pan, and use a spatula to break up the meat. Cook the ground beef until it's browned, then drain off any excess grease.
- 4
Garnish and serve. Transfer the veggies back to the pan, add the green parts of the green onion, and stir until warmed through. Garnish with crumbled feta before serving.
Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir Fry
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About this Recipe
Craving a healthy, flavor-packed weeknight meal that transports you to the Mediterranean? This easy ground beef stir fry delivers just that, starring juicy ground beef, blistered tomatoes, and savory feta in a simple, one-pan format.
What makes this Mediterranean ground beef stir fry truly special is how quickly it brings vibrant, fresh flavors to your table. In just 25 minutes, you'll create a dynamic dish where succulent ground beef perfectly complements sweet cherry tomatoes and aromatic garlic, making weeknight cooking a breeze.
Prepare for a delightful interplay of textures and tastes. You'll experience tender-crisp diced red bell pepper alongside the satisfying richness of ground beef. As the cherry tomatoes blister and the baby spinach wilts, they infuse the dish with a lovely sweetness and a touch of earthiness, all brightened by fragrant garlic and fresh green onion. The optional crumbled feta adds a creamy, salty finish that ties all the Mediterranean elements together, creating a well-rounded and comforting meal.
This versatile stir fry is easily adaptable to your preferences. For a dairy-free option, simply omit the crumbled feta. You can also adjust the amount of minced garlic to suit your preference for a bolder or milder flavor, or add more baby spinach if you love extra greens in your meal.
This quick and flavorful dish is perfect for a busy weeknight when you need a healthy and satisfying meal without fuss. Serve it as is for a complete, wholesome dinner.