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Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir Fry

Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir Fry That Bursts with Flavor

Quick and flavorful Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir Fry, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Quick Meals
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stir Fry
  • 1 pound Ground Beef substitute with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil use extra virgin for maximum benefits
  • 1 small Onion diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 Zucchini chopped, can replace with bell peppers or eggplant
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper chopped, substitute with green bell pepper if needed
  • ½ cup Cherry Tomatoes halved, use diced canned tomatoes if fresh are unavailable
  • ¼ cup Kalamata Olives sliced, can use green olives
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano or Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Cumin can replace with coriander
  • ½ teaspoon Paprika or smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper adjust to taste
For Topping
  • ¼ cup Feta Cheese crumbled, or nutritional yeast for dairy-free
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley chopped
  • ½ lemon Lemon Juice juice of

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat for about 1-2 minutes until it shimmers.
  2. Sauté the diced onion and minced garlic for 2-3 minutes until the onion is translucent.
  3. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart, and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned.
  4. Stir in the chopped zucchini, red bell pepper, and halved cherry tomatoes; cook for 5-7 minutes until tender.
  5. Add the kalamata olives, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper; stir and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat, fold in feta cheese and fresh parsley, and squeeze lemon juice over the top.
  7. Serve hot, optionally over quinoa, brown rice, or in wraps.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Prep vegetables ahead of time for quicker cooking, and store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

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