Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir-Fry
Discover the delightful flavors of Mediterranean cuisine with this quick and nutritious Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir-Fry. This one-pan meal combines savory ground beef with an array of vibrant vegetables, enhanced by warm spices that dance on your palate. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual get-togethers. Enjoy it over rice, quinoa, or in wraps for a satisfying meal that everyone will love. Packed with protein and vitamins, this dish is not only delicious but also a healthy choice for the whole family.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves four people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (85% lean or higher)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper (red or yellow), diced
- 1 small zucchini, diced
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup kalamata olives, sliced
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté onions for 2–3 minutes until soft; add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks. Season with salt, black pepper, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, and optional red pepper flakes. Cook for about 5–7 minutes until browned.
- Stir in diced bell pepper and zucchini; cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Add cherry tomatoes and olives; heat through for about 2 more minutes.
- Off the heat, stir in fresh parsley and lemon juice before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg