Description
Looking for a flavorful twist on dinner? Try our Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir-Fry! Discover a tasty and easy recipe today.
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 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup kalamata olives, sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup toasted pine nuts
- ½ tsp sumac for extra tang (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Step 2: Add chopped onions and sauté for 2–3 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Step 3: Stir in garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 4: Add ground beef to the pan, breaking it up with a wooden spoon.
- Step 5: Season with salt, black pepper, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, and red pepper flakes.
- Step 6: Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned and fully cooked.
- Step 7: Stir in diced bell pepper and zucchini. Cook for 5 minutes until slightly tender.
- Step 8: Add cherry tomatoes and kalamata olives, stirring to combine. Cook for 2 more minutes.
- Step 9: Remove from heat and stir in fresh parsley and lemon juice.
- Step 10: Top with crumbled feta cheese and optional pine nuts for extra crunch.
Notes
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Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg