Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir Fry

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🛒 What You’ll Need

  • 1 lb Lean ground beef 🥩
  • 2 Zucchini, chopped into half-moons 🥒
  • 1 Red onion, sliced or chunky diced 🧅
  • 1 Bell pepper (orange or yellow), sliced 🫑
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved 🍅
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced 🧄
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil 🫒
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano & 1 tsp Dried basil 🌿
  • Handful of fresh parsley, chopped 🍃
  • Salt & Red pepper flakes to taste 🧂🌶️
  • Optional: Feta cheese crumbles for topping! 🧀

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Brown the Beef: In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tbsp of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned and crumbled. Drain any excess fat. 🥩🔥
  2. Sauté the Aromatics: Add the remaining olive oil to the pan with the onions and bell peppers. Cook for 3–4 minutes until they start to soften. 🧅🫑
  3. Add the Greens: Toss in the zucchini and minced garlic. Stir-fry for another 4–5 minutes. You want the zucchini tender but still having a bit of a bite! 🥒🧄✨
  4. The Zest: Add the cherry tomatoes, dried oregano, basil, salt, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 2 more minutes until the tomatoes just begin to burst. 🍅🌿🌪️
  5. The Finish: Turn off the heat and stir in the fresh parsley. The residual heat will wilt it perfectly and release all that fresh aroma! 🍃🤤
  6. Serve: Enjoy it as is for a low-carb meal, or serve it over a bed of quinoa, cauliflower rice, or warm pita bread! 🍽️🥗

🔥 Pro Tips:

  • Don’t Overcrowd: If your pan is small, cook the beef first, remove it, sauté the veggies, and then toss everything back together at the end to keep the veggies crisp! 📏💎
  • The “Feta” Factor: Sprinkling a little salty Feta cheese on top right before serving adds that classic Mediterranean creamy finish. 🧀🇬🇷

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