Ground Beef Stir-Fry

A vibrant, healthy stir-fry using lean ground beef and fresh vegetables for a quick, flavorful meal.

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef

• 1 large onion, chopped

• 2 bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange), chopped

• 1 cucumber, diced

• 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved

• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• ½ tsp dried basil

• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

• Salt & pepper to taste

• Lemon wedges for serving (optional)

Instructions

1. Brown the Beef:

Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until browned. Drain excess fat.

2. Sauté the Veggies:

Add onion and bell peppers. Cook 5–7 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook 1 more minute.

3. Add Remaining Ingredients:

Stir in cucumber, tomatoes, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper. Cook 3–5 more minutes until veggies are tender-crisp.

4. Finish with Parsley:

Remove from heat. Stir in fresh parsley.

5. Serve & Enjoy:

Serve hot, with lemon wedges on the side if desired.

Tips & Variations

• Spice it Up: Add cayenne or hot sauce for heat.

• More Veggies: Try zucchini, spinach, or eggplant.

• Make It a Meal: Serve over rice, quinoa, or couscous.

• Meal Prep Friendly: Keeps well for up to 3 days in the fridge.