Ancestral Ground Beef Mediterranean Stir Fry

Stir-fry recipes come together quickly, with most of the effort spent prepping the vegetables. For best results, use a well-seasoned wok, which allows for even heat distribution and easy food movement. If you don’t have a wok, a large heavy-bottomed frying pan or cast iron skillet will work just as well.

Step 1: Prep the vegetables—cut the cherry tomatoes in half, deseed and slice the red bell pepper, finely chop the green onions, and separate the white and green parts.

Step 2: Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the bell pepper and cherry tomatoes, sautéing for 4-5 minutes until the tomatoes are blistered and saucy. Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute.

Step 3: Add the spinach and the white parts of the green onion. The spinach will initially take up most of the pan but will quickly wilt down. Stir for 2-3 minutes until fully wilted, then transfer the vegetables to a plate.

Step 4: In the same pan, add the ancestral ground beef, oregano, salt, and pepper. Use a spatula to break up the meat and cook until browned. Drain any grease.

Step 5: Return the sautéed vegetables to the pan, add the green parts of the green onion, and stir until warmed through.

Step 6: Serve over a bed of rice for a heartier meal, garnish with crumbled feta, and serve. Enjoy!

Recipe made by Victoria Cook:

Victoria is a passionate home cook who became the host and chef of over 100 episodes of a private cooking show tailored for wellness practitioners and their patients. With a love for ethnic cuisines, she enjoys using a variety of spices and fresh ingredients to create flavorful, healthy meals for her husband and son. Always up for a culinary challenge, Victoria finds joy in experimenting with new recipes—and if she can whip them up in an electric pressure cooker, she’s even happier.