Description
This Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir Fry is a flavorful and quick dish that combines lean ground beef with vibrant vegetables, herbs, and feta cheese. Perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Stir Fry:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 zucchini, halved and sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add diced onion and cook until softened.
- Add garlic and beef: Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Add ground beef, cook until browned.
- Cook vegetables: Stir in bell pepper, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes. Cook until tender.
- Season: Add oregano, cumin, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir in lemon juice and parsley.
- Serve: Top with feta cheese before serving if desired.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice, couscous, or pita.
- For a lower-carb option, serve over cauliflower rice or lettuce wraps.
- Add olives or spinach for extra Mediterranean flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
