Persian Spiced Beef and Tomato Stir-Fry

Ingredients

• •500 grams ground beef
• •2 tablespoons olive oil
• •1 large onion, diced
• •2 cloves garlic, minced
• •1 teaspoon ground cumin
• •1 teaspoon ground coriander
• •1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• •1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• •2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• •Salt and pepper to taste
• •Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
• •1 lemon, cut into wedges

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in the minced garlic, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cinnamon, cooking for another minute until fragrant.

4. 4

   Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon; cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

5. 5

   Mix in the halved cherry tomatoes and season with salt and pepper, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until the tomatoes soften.

6. 6

   Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.

7. 7

   Serve warm with rice or pita bread if desired.