Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir Fry
A vibrant, flavorful one-pan dish combining ground beef, fresh vegetables, and spices, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 400kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or ground lamb/turkey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing
- 1 small red onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 each red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 each yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional for heat
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled optional
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until sizzles.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it into small pieces and browning thoroughly.
- Stir in the chopped red onion and minced garlic, cooking until fragrant.
- Add chopped red and yellow bell peppers and diced zucchini, sautéing for 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate cherry tomatoes, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, ground cumin, dried oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes, cooking for another 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in fresh parsley and lemon juice. Top with crumbled feta cheese if desired.
- Serve immediately, either on its own or over rice, quinoa, or pita.
Notes
Don't overcrowd the skillet for browning. Ensure veggies maintain some crunch.