Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir-Fry
A quick and flavorful dish combining ground beef with fresh vegetables and aromatic spices, perfect for busy weeknights.
Equipment
- Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground Beef 85% lean or higher
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 small Onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 piece Bell Pepper diced (red or yellow)
- 1 small Zucchini diced
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
- 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional, for heat
- 0.5 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
- 0.25 cup Kalamata Olives sliced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley chopped
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
- 0.25 cup Feta Cheese crumbled
- 0.25 cup Toasted Pine Nuts
- 0.5 teaspoon Sumac optional, for extra tang
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add finely chopped onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, being careful not to burn it.
- Add ground beef and break it up with a wooden spoon. Season with salt, black pepper, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for about 5-7 minutes until browned.
- Stir in diced bell pepper and zucchini, cooking for another 5 minutes until they are slightly tender.
- Add halved cherry tomatoes and sliced kalamata olives, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley and lemon juice.
- Top with crumbled feta cheese and toasted pine nuts before serving.
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Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.