Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir Fry
This Mediterranean ground beef stir-fry will be your new go-to dinner. It's easy, healthy, packed with protein, and delicious!
Dish: Ground Beef Stir Fry
Variant: Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir Fry
- Total time
- 25 min
- Active time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 4, 4 servings
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Equipment
- 1 required
Ingredients and Constraints
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Red Bell Pepper
1 red bell pepper (deseeded and diced)
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Cherry Tomatoes
1 pint cherry tomatoes (sliced in half)
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Garlic
4 garlic cloves (minced)
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Green Onions
2 green onion (thinly sliced, white and green parts separated)
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Kosher Salt and Black Pepper
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
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Feta
2 tablespoons crumbled feta ((optional))
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Additional ingredient notes
MEDITERRANEAN GROUND BEEF STIR FRY INGREDIENTS
Ground Beef: I’m using 90% lean ground beef, so there’s almost no fat to drain.
But you can use 80% ground beef as well, then drain off any excess fat. You can also use ground chicken or ground turkey for a lighter option. Bell Pepper and Baby Spinach: Red bell peppers add natural sweetness and a vibrant red color to this dish, though you can use any color bell pepper you’d like. And if you don’t have baby spinach, you can use any tender leafy greens you prefer such as kale or Swiss chard. Cherry Tomatoes: You can use grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes. I prefer the latter as cherry tomatoes are much juicier and blister beautifully in a pan. Garlic, Green Onion, and Oregano: Aromatics and herbs give this dish a punchy, herby flavor. If you find that it needs more seasoning, feel free to add more garlic and oregano. Crumbled Feta: This can be optional if you’re dairy-free.
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Equipment
My favorite stainless steel fry pan!
Method Overview
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HOW TO MAKE THIS GROUND BEEF STIR FRY
Sauté the tomatoes and bell pepper.
Heat the oil in a large pan, then sauté the tomatoes and bell pepper for 4 to 5 minutes, until the tomatoes are beautifully blistered. Add the garlic and stir for another minute.
LISA’S TIPS
Add more flavor by mixing in red pepper flakes (or other seasonings), kalamata olives or sun-dried tomatoes.
Pair it with hummus or tzatziki sauce for a Mediterranean flair. Swap the veggies for what you have on hand.
Method Timeline
Prep
ActivePrep
10 min
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Cook
ActiveCook
15 min
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Total
PassiveTotal
25 min
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Step 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.
medium-high heat
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until the tomatoes are blistered and saucy.
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Visual cueInfoVisualuntil the tomatoes are blistered and saucy.
Expected state: until the tomatoes are blistered and saucy.
TimingInfoTimingfor 4 to 5 minutes
Target: 4-5 minute
Expected state: Add the bell pepper and cherry tomatoes and saute for 4 to 5 minutes, until the tomatoes are blistered and saucy.
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper (deseeded and diced)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes (sliced in half)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
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Step 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.
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until the spinach has wilted.
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Expected state: until the spinach has wilted.
TimingInfoTiminganother 2 to 3 minutes
Target: 2-3 minute
Expected state: Stir for another 2 to 3 minutes, until the spinach has wilted.
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Uses
- 8 ounces baby spinach (small tub)
- 2 green onion (thinly sliced, white and green parts separated)
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Step 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.
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until it's browned, then drain off any excess grease.
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Visual cueInfoVisualuntil it's browned, then drain off any excess grease.
Expected state: until it's browned, then drain off any excess grease.
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Uses
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
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Step 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.
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until warmed through.
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Expected state: until warmed through.
ServiceMain recipeSource service instruction
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.
Inputs and tools1
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- 2 tablespoons crumbled feta ((optional))
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WAYS TO SERVE
Make a hearty grain bowl.
This is great served over rice, lentils, or quinoa for a satiating meal. You could even dollop hummus or tzatziki on the side or drizzle tahini sauce on top for the ultimate Mediterranean flair.
STORAGE TIPS
To store for the week: This will stay good in the fridge for 3 to 4 days in an airtight container, which is perfect for enjoying servings throughout the week.
Just make sure to let it cool before closing the lid. Freeze this for later: If you’d like to make a second batch to keep stored in the freezer, don’t add the crumbled cheese on top.
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WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS GROUND BEEF STIR FRY
I thought long and hard on what to call this recipe since ground beef isn’t typically associated with Mediterranean food.
But the colorful assortment of Mediterranean vegetables added to the ground beef give it a unique spin that’s healthier, lighter, and more veggie-packed than other ground beef stir fries. So if you’re looking for an easy stir fry that’s entirely different from your classic Asian chicken stir fry, this recipe is for you!
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4, 4 servings
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