Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir Fry
Craving a delicious and wholesome meal? Try this Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir Fry packed with vibrant veggies, savory herbs, and rich flavors. It’s quick, hearty, and perfect over spaghetti or on its own.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper deseeded and diced
- 1/2 lb lean ground beef
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 3/4 teaspoon salt divided
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 medium red onion sliced
- 2 medium zucchini sliced
- 1 28 ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Hot cooked spaghetti optional
Instructions
- In a nonstick skillet, cook the ground beef, minced garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper in 1 teaspoon of oil over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink. Drain the excess fat. Remove the beef from the skillet and keep it warm.
- In the same skillet, sauté the sliced onion in the remaining oil for 2 minutes. Add the sliced zucchini and red pepper; cook and stir for 4-6 minutes or until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, red wine vinegar, basil, thyme, and the remaining salt. Add the cooked beef mixture back into the skillet; heat through.
- Serve the beef and vegetable mixture over hot cooked spaghetti if desired.
Notes
Notes:
- You can customize this dish by adding your favorite vegetables like mushrooms or carrots.
- For a spicy kick, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- You can customize this dish by adding your favorite vegetables like mushrooms or carrots.
- For a spicy kick, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes.