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Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir Fry

This easy and healthy ground beef stir fry recipe is loaded with the best of Mediterranean flavors. From blistered tomatoes to crumbled feta, an easy dinner doesn't get any better than this!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 391 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean

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
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons crumbled feta (optional)

Instructions

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  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.

Notes

  • 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.
  • Many people have swapped spinach for zucchini or kale!
  • 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.
  • If you’d like to make a second batch to keep stored in the freezer, don’t add the crumbled cheese on top. Freeze the rest of the ground beef stir fry in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. When ready to enjoy, let it thaw in the fridge overnight and warm it back up on the stovetop or in the microwave.
  • 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. Many people have swapped spinach for zucchini or kale!
  • 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. Freeze the rest of the ground beef stir fry in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. When ready to enjoy, let it thaw in the fridge overnight and warm it back up on the stovetop or in the microwave.

Nutrition Information

Calories 391kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 13g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 88mg (29%) Sodium 233mg (10%) Potassium 980mg (28%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 6927IU (139%) Vitamin C 83mg (92%) Calcium 147mg (15%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 391

% Daily Value*

Calories 391kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 28g 43%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 13g 65%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 88mg 29%
Sodium 233mg 10%
Potassium 980mg 21%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 6927IU 139%
Vitamin C 83mg 92%
Calcium 147mg 15%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.