Description
This Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir-Fry is a flavorful and satisfying one-pan meal that combines seasoned ground beef with a variety of vegetables, topped with feta and fresh herbs. Perfect for a quick and easy dinner option with a Mediterranean twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Stir-Fry:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small red onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 zucchini (chopped)
- 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
To Garnish:
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook beef: Add the ground beef and cook for 5–6 minutes, breaking it up as it browns. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add vegetables: Add sliced onion, cook for 2 minutes. Stir in garlic, zucchini, and bell pepper. Cook for 5–7 minutes until tender.
- Season and finish: Season with cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1–2 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice.
- Top and serve: Top with feta and parsley. Serve warm as-is or over rice, couscous, or in pita wraps.
Notes
- This dish is great for meal prep and keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Add olives or chickpeas for extra Mediterranean flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
