Description
A flavorful Mediterranean-style stir-fry featuring ground beef and fresh vegetables, enhanced with aromatic spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) 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
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup toasted pine nuts
- ½ tsp sumac (optional, for extra tang)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes until soft and translucent. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add ground beef to the pan, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Season with salt, black pepper, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned and fully cooked.
- Stir in diced bell pepper and zucchini. Cook for 5 minutes until slightly tender. Add cherry tomatoes and kalamata olives; stir to combine. Cook for 2 more minutes.
- Remove from heat. Stir in fresh parsley and lemon juice. Top with crumbled feta cheese, toasted pine nuts, and sumac if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the seasoning based on your taste preferences.
- For a spicier dish, increase the amount of red pepper flakes.
- This dish pairs well with rice or pita bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg