Mediterranean Beef and Carrot Stir Fry with Lemon-Herb Brown Rice
Savor the flavors of the Mediterranean with this vibrant stir fry, featuring tender beef, crunchy carrots, and a burst of fresh herbs, all served atop a zesty lemon-infused brown rice. The combination of aromatic spices, tangy lemon, and rich olive oil will transport your taste buds to the sun-kissed Mediterranean coast. This dish is a perfect blend of healthy, wholesome ingredients and bold, exciting flavors.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total Time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- medium
- Cuisine
- Mediterranean
- mediterranean
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- beef for stir fry
- carrot
- brown rice
Ingredients
- 1lbbeef for stir fry, sliced into thin strips
- 2mediumcarrot, peeled and grated
- 1cupbrown rice, rinsed and drained
- 1/4cupolive oil, none
- 2tbspslemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 3clovesgarlic, minced
- 1tbspfresh oregano, chopped
- 1tbspfresh parsley, chopped
- to tastenonesalt, none
- to tastenoneblack pepper, none
- 1/2cupfeta cheese, crumbled
Nutrition
420
105 per serving
35g
70% DV
20g
29% DV
30g
10% DV
Macronutrient Breakdown
- Fiber
- 5g
% Daily Values based on a 2000 calorie diet
Step-by-Step
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced beef and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked to your desired level of doneness. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
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In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning. Add the grated carrot and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the carrot is tender and lightly browned.
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Add the cooked beef back into the skillet with the carrot and garlic. Stir in the chopped fresh oregano and parsley, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
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In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the brown rice and reduce the heat to low. Cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender.
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While the rice is cooking, prepare the lemon-herb sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the freshly squeezed lemon juice, chopped fresh oregano, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
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Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and stir in the lemon-herb sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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To serve, divide the lemon-herb brown rice onto four plates. Top the rice with the beef and carrot stir fry, and sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese.
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Garnish with additional chopped fresh parsley and oregano, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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