Description
This Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir-Fry is a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines savory ground beef with a medley of vegetables and aromatic spices. Topped with tangy feta cheese and a squeeze of lemon juice, this ultimate recipe is a must-try for anyone craving a taste of the Mediterranean.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Stir-Fry:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Crumbled feta cheese for topping
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook ground beef: Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, for 5–6 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add vegetables: Add onion, garlic, bell pepper, and zucchini, cooking for 4–5 minutes until vegetables soften.
- Season and cook: Stir in cherry tomatoes, cumin, smoked paprika, cinnamon, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 3–4 minutes until tomatoes release their juices.
- Finish and serve: Stir in Kalamata olives and parsley. Serve hot, topped with feta cheese and lemon juice.
Notes
- For extra heartiness, serve this stir-fry over couscous, rice, or quinoa.
- Swap zucchini for eggplant for a richer Mediterranean flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop sauté
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
