Description
A quick and flavorful Mediterranean ground beef stir fry with vibrant vegetables, aromatic spices, and a hint of lemon. Perfect for a healthy, high-protein meal ready in under 30 minutes. Serve over rice, couscous, or in lettuce wraps for a delicious and versatile dish
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (preferably lean)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper (red, yellow, or green), chopped
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Sauté the Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until soft (about 3 minutes). Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Cook the Beef: Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook until browned and fully cooked (5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add Vegetables: Stir in bell pepper, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes. Cook for 5 minutes until tender but slightly crisp.
- Season the Dish: Add cumin, paprika, cinnamon, oregano, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix well.
- Add Finishing Touches: Stir in olives, feta, and parsley. Squeeze lemon juice over the stir fry and mix well.
- Serve: Enjoy warm as is, over rice or couscous, or wrapped in lettuce leaves for a low-carb option.
Notes
- Refrigeration: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freezing: Freeze in portioned containers for up to 2 months.
- Reheating: Warm in a skillet over medium heat or microwave in 30-second intervals until heated through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: Mediterranean stir fry, ground beef recipe, quick dinner, healthy meal prep, low-carb dinner