Mediterranean Beef Toss

From Taste of Home. Posted for ZWT - Greece. I tried it and the taste is great with all the veggies and spices.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb lean ground beef
• 4  garlic cloves, minced
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 3  teaspoons olive oil, divided
• 1  medium red onion, sliced
• 2  medium zucchini, sliced
• 1  medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1  teaspoon red wine vinegar
• 1  teaspoon dried basil
• 1  teaspoon dried thyme
•  hot  cooked spaghetti (optional)

Directions

1. In a nonstick skillet, cook the beef, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper in 1 teaspoon oil over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, saute onion in remaining oil for 2 minutes. Add zucchini and green pepper; cook and stir for 4-6 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
2. Stir in the tomatoes, vinegar, basil, thyme and remaining salt. Add the beef mixture; heat through. Serve over the spaghetti if desired.