Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir-Fry
If you’re craving a quick yet flavorful meal, this Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir-Fry is your go-to recipe. Bursting with bright colors and vibrant flavors, it brings together savory ground beef and a medley of fresh vegetables in just 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this one-pan wonder offers a delicious and nutritious dinner option that even picky eaters will love. With customizable ingredients and easy preparation, this dish will quickly become a staple in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (85% lean or higher)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper (red or yellow), diced
- 1 small zucchini, diced
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup kalamata olives, sliced
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté onions for 2–3 minutes until soft, then add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add ground beef, seasoning with salt, pepper, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 5–7 minutes until browned.
- Incorporate bell pepper and zucchini; cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Stir in cherry tomatoes and kalamata olives; let cook for another 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat; mix in parsley and lemon juice before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg