Description
Flavorful Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir Fry is a vibrant and flavor-packed dish that combines lean ground beef with fresh vegetables, fragrant herbs, and tangy Kalamata olives, celebrating the essence of Mediterranean cuisine.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
1. 1. Cook the Beef: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess fat, if needed.
2. 2. Add the Aromatics: Stir in the diced onion and minced garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the onion is softened.
3. 3. Incorporate the Vegetables: Toss in the chopped zucchini, red bell pepper, and halved cherry tomatoes. Cook for 5-6 minutes, until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
4. 4. Season with Flavor: Stir in the sliced Kalamata olives, dried oregano, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to blend the flavors.
5. 5. Finish with Freshness: Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the lemon juice, chopped parsley, and crumbled feta cheese.
6. 6. Serve and Enjoy: Savor this flavorful Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir Fry on its own or serve it over a bed of fluffy rice, quinoa, or alongside warm pita bread.
Notes
Opt for lean ground beef to keep the dish light and heart-healthy. Maintain vegetable crispness by cooking over high heat and stirring frequently. Experiment with additional Mediterranean spices and herbs for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg