Description
A quick and flavorful Mediterranean stir fry with ground beef, fresh vegetables, warm spices, and feta cheese, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
1 lb (450g) ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
1 medium zucchini, diced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
Juice of ½ lemon
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. If needed, drain excess fat.
- Add onion, garlic, bell pepper, and zucchini to the skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in cumin, coriander, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in cherry tomatoes and cook for an additional 2 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Stir in fresh parsley and lemon juice.
- Sprinkle with feta cheese if using, and serve hot over rice, couscous, or in pita pockets.
Notes
Add kalamata olives for more Mediterranean flavor.
Swap beef for ground lamb or turkey for a lighter or different taste.
Serve with tzatziki or hummus on the side for extra flavor.
Add a handful of spinach or kale for extra greens.
Use gluten-free pita or serve it with quinoa for a different base.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
