Mediterranean-Style Beef Stir Fry

Servings: 4 Difficulty: Advanced
A vibrant, quick-cooking beef dish featuring fresh summer vegetables and herbs
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Mediterranean-Style Beef Stir Fry

Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 Calories: 750.0

Description

This Mediterranean-inspired stir fry transforms tender beef strips into a quick, flavorful weeknight meal. The beef is seared to perfection and tossed with crisp-tender broccoli, yellow squash, and juicy cherry tomatoes. A light Italian dressing ties the fresh vegetables and savory meat together, offering a bright, herbaceous flavor profile without heavy sauces. It&# 226;€™s a healthy, protein-rich option that feels fresh and satisfying. Serve it over fettuccine for a hearty dinner or enjoy the vegetables on their own for a lighter bite. The combination of warm seared beef and crisp vegetables provides a wonderful textural contrast, making this dish both comforting and light.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Trim excess fat from the beef and slice it thinly across the grain into bite-size strips.
  2. Spray a wok or large skillet with non-stick cooking spray and place over medium heat.
  3. Add the minced garlic to the hot skillet and stir-fry for about 15 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add the yellow squash and broccoli flowerettes to the skillet.
  5. Stir-fry the vegetables for 3 to 4 minutes until they are crisp-tender.
  6. Remove the cooked vegetables from the wok and set them aside on a plate.
  7. Add the olive oil to the hot wok, then add the beef strips.
  8. Stir-fry the beef for 3 to 4 minutes until browned and cooked to your desired doneness.
  9. Return the cooked vegetables to the wok with the beef.
  10. Add the halved cherry tomatoes, Italian salad dressing, and sliced green onions.
  11. Toss everything together until well combined and heated through.
  12. Cover the wok briefly to ensure all ingredients are hot.
  13. Serve the stir-fry over hot cooked fettuccine and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4


Amount Per Serving
Calories 750.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 45.0g70%
Saturated Fat 18.0g90%
Cholesterol 234.0mg78%
Sodium 216.0mg9%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 78.0g156%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: beef, mediterranean, stir-fry, quick dinner, healthy, vegetables, broccoli, squash, tomatoes, pasta, weeknight meal, low fat, garlic, herbs, lean protein
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