Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir-Fry
Discover a delightful and vibrant Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir-Fry that combines seasoned ground beef with fresh vegetables and aromatic spices for a quick and nutritious meal. This one-pan dish is perfect for busy weeknights, taking just 30 minutes to prepare and cook. Each bite bursts with Mediterranean flavors, making it a family favorite. You can customize it with your favorite veggies or serve it over rice or quinoa for added variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup kalamata olives, sliced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and cook the ground beef until browned, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add sliced red onion and minced garlic; sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in diced zucchini and red bell pepper; cook for another 5 to 6 minutes until tender yet crisp.
- Add halved cherry tomatoes, sliced kalamata olives, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper; stir well and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat, garnish with chopped parsley and feta cheese (if using), and serve warm with lemon wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg