Description
This Spicy Jalapeño Popper Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir Fry is a fusion dish that combines the flavors of a jalapeño popper with a Mediterranean twist. Creamy, spicy, and hearty, this dish is perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Stir Fry:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small red onion (diced)
- 2–3 jalapeños (seeded and finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 zucchini (sliced into half-moons)
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Creamy Topping:
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- juice of ½ lemon
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Optional Toppings:
- diced tomatoes
- extra jalapeños
- lemon wedges
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil.
- Sauté onions and jalapeños: Add the red onion and jalapeños, sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and beef: Stir in the garlic, then add the ground beef and cook until no longer pink.
- Season and add veggies: Season with smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add bell pepper and zucchini, cook until tender.
- Melt cream cheese: Reduce heat, stir in cream cheese until melted and creamy.
- Finish and serve: Mix in feta, lemon juice, garnish with parsley, and optional toppings. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use ground turkey or chicken.
- Add olives or sun-dried tomatoes for extra Mediterranean flair.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion, Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
