This Hearty Mediterranean Beef and Vegetables Recipe is a one-pot, quick and simple recipe! This is an excellent protein and vegetable clean meal where you still have room to be served with an extra side of carbs, dependent on your macros!
This healthy recipe can be cooked in the slow cooker as well. So you only need to do some basic cooking for this meal to be completed. It’s perfect for beginner cooks and those who just want a simple dish they can cook during busy days.
I try to cook this whenever I crave an easy recipe with my leftover beef and vegetables in the fridge.
Hearty Mediterranean Beef and Vegetables Recipe
Love mediterranean food? This is the recipe you must try. Whether you're new to the cuisine, this hearty mediterranean beef and vegetables recipe is a no-brainer dish you will love.
Ingredients
250 gram ground beef (minced beef)
140 grams yellow onion - sliced
2 large courgettes also called zucchini (Courgettes French / Zucchini Italian)
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon ground coriander
1 clove garlic - chopped
150 ml vegetable stock (vegetable broth or vegetable bouillon)
250 grams tomato
3 piece green pepper (green capsicum) - deseeded and chopped into chunks
1 medium carrots - sliced
¼ cup green beans
¼ cup corn
¼ cup celery - sliced
Instructions
- Put all ingredients into a slow cooker and mix until combined.
- Set slow cooker to ‘low.’
- Leave for a minimum of 5 hours to slow cook.
- Heat a low-calorie spray in a heavy-based pan with a lid.
- Cook the beef and onions over high heat for 2 to 3 minutes until golden.
- Add the courgettes and stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Add the spice and toss well. Then add the vegetables and garlic. Reduce the heat and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
- Pour in the stock and stir to coat; add the tomatoes, season with salt and pepper to your tasting and cover with the lid.
- Simmer for 20 minutes over medium heat, stirring every so often until the veggies are tender. Optional: stir through a handful of freshly chopped coriander to serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 1010.5kcalCarbohydrates: 80.1gProtein: 60.6gFat: 54.6gSaturated Fat: 20.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2.7gMonounsaturated Fat: 22.5gTrans Fat: 3.1gCholesterol: 177.5mgSodium: 910.9mgPotassium: 4233.3mgFiber: 22.3gSugar: 44.5gVitamin A: 15700.7IUVitamin C: 461.5mgCalcium: 304.8mgIron: 11mg
How did this recipe turn out for you?We’re eager to hear your thoughts!
