Description
This savory Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir Fry combines tender ground beef with fresh vegetables like zucchini, bell pepper, and cherry tomatoes. Flavored with fragrant oregano and paprika, it’s a quick, easy, and satisfying meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Topped with fresh parsley and optional crumbled feta cheese, it’s a dish that’s sure to impress with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until the onion is translucent.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in the sliced red bell pepper and zucchini, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Add the cherry tomatoes, dried oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley and crumbled feta cheese, if desired.
Notes
- For a lower-fat version, you can use lean ground beef or substitute it with ground turkey.
- Feel free to swap the vegetables based on what you have available. Eggplant or mushrooms would work well in this dish.
- If you prefer more spice, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the mix.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Mediterranean, Ground Beef, Stir Fry, Quick Dinner, Healthy Recipe, Easy Meal