Description
This Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir-Fry is a vibrant and healthy one-pan meal featuring seasoned ground beef, fresh vegetables, and classic Mediterranean flavors like oregano, cumin, and kalamata olives. It’s a quick and easy stovetop dish that’s perfect for a nutritious weeknight dinner, with optional feta cheese and lemon wedges to brighten each bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Additional Flavorings
- ¼ cup kalamata olives, sliced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Garnishes
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and cook the ground beef until browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart as it cooks, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain any excess fat if needed.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add the sliced red onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until softened and fragrant, stirring occasionally.
- Cook Vegetables: Stir in the diced zucchini and red bell pepper, cooking for another 5 to 6 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Add Tomatoes and Seasonings: Add the halved cherry tomatoes, sliced kalamata olives, dried oregano, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until everything is well combined and the tomatoes soften slightly.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat and sprinkle the dish with chopped fresh parsley and crumbled feta cheese, if using. Serve warm with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing.
Notes
- Great served over rice, quinoa, or couscous for a complete meal.
- For a low-carb option, serve with cauliflower rice or lettuce wraps.
- Ground beef can be substituted with ground lamb or turkey as preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
