Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir Fry Recipe
This Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir Fry is a flavorful and colorful dish packed with fresh vegetables and seasoned ground beef. It's a quick and healthy meal option that can be served over rice or quinoa.
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 medium red bell pepper sliced into thin strips
- 1 medium zucchini sliced into half-moons
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ½ cup Kalamata olives pitted and sliced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- to taste Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- for garnish Fresh parsley chopped
- optional Crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add ground beef, breaking it apart, and season with salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, and smoked paprika. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned.
- Stir in red bell pepper and zucchini, and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes.
- Add cherry tomatoes and Kalamata olives, mixing well. Cook for 2-3 minutes until tomatoes soften.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Remove from heat and garnish with parsley and feta if desired.
- Serve hot over rice or quinoa, or enjoy on its own.
Notes
Serve hot for best flavor, and consider adding a lemon wedge for a zesty touch.