Description
This Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir Fry is a flavorful and healthy dish that combines ground beef with a variety of colorful vegetables and Mediterranean spices. It’s a quick and easy stovetop meal perfect for a busy weeknight.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil.
- Cook ground beef: Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Sauté vegetables: Add onion, bell peppers, and garlic to the skillet and sauté until softened.
- Add remaining ingredients: Stir in zucchini, cherry tomatoes, oregano, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook until vegetables are tender.
- Finish and serve: Remove from heat, sprinkle with feta cheese and parsley. Serve hot with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Serve over rice, couscous, or quinoa for a complete meal.
- Substitute ground lamb or turkey for beef if desired.
- Add olives or artichoke hearts for extra Mediterranean flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
