Seasoned Ground Beef

This dish pairs wonderfully with a serving of rice or mashed potatoes. It’s quite low in calories and a delicious way to prepare ground beef.

Approximate Nutritional Content: 1 cup (recipe serves 8)

• Calories: 280 kcal.

• Fat grams: 9.1 gr. equals 2 fat servings

• Protein grams: 26.4 gr. equals 3 protein servings

• Carbohydrate grams: 24 gr. equals 1.5 vegetable servings

Note: nutritional information may vary according to the quantity and type of ingredients used.

Ingredients:

• 1 kilogram lean ground beef

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 1/2 cup finely chopped onion

• 1 garlic clove minced

• 1 1/2 cup sweet bell pepper cut into thin strips

• 1 cup finely diced carrot

• 3/4 cup raisins

• 1/2 cup white wine

• 15 sliced olives

• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

• salt and pepper to taste

• 2 bay leaves

• 1 can natural tomato sauce

Preparation:

• In a skillet over medium-high heat with cooking spray, cook the meat until it turns golden brown. Stir to break it apart. Remove from skillet and drain excess liquid.

• In the same skillet, add the olive oil, garlic, and onion and sauté for 3 minutes.

• Add the sweet bell pepper and carrot and sauté for 3 minutes.

• Return the meat to the skillet, add the raisins and the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring constantly.

• Remove the bay leaves and season with salt and pepper.

Enjoy!