Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir Fry (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 lb lean ground beef
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1 red bell pepper, chopped
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1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
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1 small red onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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½ teaspoon ground coriander
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Salt to taste
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Black pepper to taste
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½ teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
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Juice of ½ lemon
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Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
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Sesame seeds, optional (for garnish)
# Instructions:
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula. Drain excess fat if necessary.
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In the same skillet, add olive oil. Toss in the diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant (about 1-2 minutes). Add the chopped red and yellow bell peppers and cook until slightly tender but still crisp (about 3-4 minutes).
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Add the cooked ground beef back into the skillet. Sprinkle in the cumin, paprika, coriander, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together until well combined and the beef is coated with the spices.
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Squeeze the lemon juice over the stir fry to add a fresh zing. Garnish with chopped parsley and sesame seeds if desired.
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Serve the stir fry warm over rice, quinoa, or alongside pita bread. Alternatively, use it as a filling for wraps or stuff it into bell peppers.
# Notes:
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For a low-carb option, serve without rice or bread, or over a bed of greens.
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This recipe is highly customizable; you can add your choice of vegetables or adjust the seasoning to taste.