Description
This Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir Fry is a quick, flavorful, and healthy dinner that brings together lean protein, colorful vegetables, and bold spices in one easy skillet. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s ready in minutes and incredibly versatile.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of ½ lemon
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add diced onion and garlic, sautéing until fragrant and softened.
3. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula. Drain excess fat if needed.
4. Stir in zucchini, bell pepper, and cherry tomatoes. Cook for 5-7 minutes until vegetables soften.
5. Add Kalamata olives, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
6. Remove from heat and mix in crumbled feta cheese and fresh parsley.
7. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the stir fry before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor: Let the beef brown fully before adding vegetables.
For meal prep: Store in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
For a vegetarian option: Swap beef for lentils or chickpeas.
For a dairy-free version: Use dairy-free feta or omit cheese entirely.
To add crunch: Top with toasted pine nuts or almonds before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg