Description
Ground beef with lemon and parsley is a delightful dish that combines juicy ground beef with the bright flavors of lemon and fresh parsley. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at gatherings. With its vibrant taste and beautiful presentation, it’s sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: finely chop the onion, mince the garlic, zest the lemons, and chop the parsley.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, sauté onions and garlic until translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Increase heat slightly and add ground beef. Cook until browned (5-7 minutes), breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Stir in lemon zest and chopped parsley, mixing well for about 2 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and serve hot with rice or in pita bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg