Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir Fry – A Quick & Healthy Dinner
Indulge in a vibrant Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir Fry, a delightful dish that brings the rich flavors of the Mediterranean to your table in under 30 minutes. This quick and healthy dinner is packed with lean ground beef and colorful vegetables, all seasoned with aromatic spices that tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this stir fry can be served over rice, quinoa, or wrapped in a tortilla for a versatile meal everyone will enjoy. With minimal cleanup required and a one-pan approach, this recipe is not only delicious but also convenient.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh parsley and lemon juice for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and garlic; sauté until fragrant.
- Brown the ground beef while breaking it apart. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in zucchini, bell pepper, and cherry tomatoes; cook until softened.
- Mix in Kalamata olives with oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper; cook for an additional few minutes.
- Remove from heat; mix in feta cheese and fresh parsley. Squeeze lemon juice over before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg