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Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir Fry

Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir Fry: A Flavorful, Quick Delight

This Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir Fry is a quick, gluten-free, low-carb meal that harmonizes lean beef with colorful vegetables and zesty spices.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stir Fry
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or ground turkey for a lighter version
  • 2 cups Bell Peppers chopped; substitute with zucchini or carrots if desired
  • 2 cups Tomatoes chopped; use fresh for best flavor
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced; fresh preferred
  • 2 cups Spinach or kale/Swiss chard for a different leaf
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil extra virgin recommended
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • optional oz Feta Cheese or dairy-free cheese for lactose-free option

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare by washing and chopping bell peppers and tomatoes into bite-sized pieces. Rinse spinach and mince garlic cloves.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  3. Cook ground beef in the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon. Season with salt and pepper, and brown for 5-7 minutes.
  4. Add bell peppers, garlic, and tomatoes to the pan, sautéing for 3-4 minutes.
  5. Incorporate the spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes until just wilted.
  6. Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper as needed, then serve hot.
  7. Optionally, top with crumbled feta cheese before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 100mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, avoid overcrowding the pan when searing the beef.

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