Description
Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir Fry is a colorful and flavorful dish that transports you to sun-kissed shores with every bite. This quick and easy recipe combines lean ground beef, vibrant bell peppers, and aromatic spices, all brought together with a zesty sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressive gatherings, this stir fry is sure to delight family and friends while making you look like a culinary pro!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (80/20)
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors, sliced)
- 1 medium onion (sliced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil to coat.
- Brown the ground beef in the skillet, breaking it apart until no pink remains.
- Add sliced onions and minced garlic; cook for about 3-4 minutes until onions are translucent.
- Stir in sliced bell peppers, oregano, and smoked paprika; sauté for another 4-5 minutes until peppers are tender yet crisp.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, lemon juice, and honey. Pour over the mixture in the skillet, stirring to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately over rice or quinoa.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg