Description
This Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir Fry is a quick, healthy, and delicious meal that brings vibrant Mediterranean flavors to your table in under 30 minutes. Packed with lean ground beef, colorful vegetables, and aromatic spices, this stir fry is perfect for busy weeknights when you want something nutritious yet bursting with flavor. The combination of garlic, oregano, and lemon creates an irresistible taste that will have your family asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (90/10)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of ½ lemon
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions and sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook for 5-6 minutes until browned, stirring occasionally. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in bell peppers and zucchini. Add oregano, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the mixture and stir well. Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve hot with couscous, rice, or warm pita bread.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use grass-fed ground beef
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat
- Substitute ground lamb for an authentic Mediterranean twist
- Cook vegetables to your preferred doneness (al dente or softer)
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days
- Freezes well for up to 2 months
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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