Description
Whip up Mediterranean Ground Beef and Veggie Stir Fry for a quick, flavor-packed dinner that brings Mediterranean zest right to your kitchen table. Packed with colorful vegetables and seasoned ground beef, this one-pan wonder delivers a satisfying meal your family will devour in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
Vegetables:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Oils:
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pour 2 tablespoons olive oil into a large skillet, heating it to medium temperature (375°F) until the surface starts shimmering.
- Toss chopped onion and minced garlic into the hot oil, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until your kitchen fills with a rich, aromatic fragrance.
- Carefully add 1 pound ground beef to the skillet, breaking it into small crumbles with your spatula and cooking for 5-6 minutes until the meat turns completely brown.
- Drop diced bell pepper and sliced zucchini into the skillet, stirring them through the beef to ensure even distribution.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon paprika, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper across the mixture, mixing thoroughly to coat all ingredients.
- Continue cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes, allowing the vegetables to soften and absorb the seasoned meat’s flavor while maintaining a slight crispness.
- Remove the skillet from heat when vegetables reach a tender-crisp consistency, ensuring your ground beef remains juicy and flavorful.
Notes
- Use a cast-iron skillet for better heat distribution and deeper flavor development.
- Drain excess fat after cooking ground beef to keep the dish lighter and less greasy.
- Chop vegetables into similar-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and consistent texture.
- For a low-carb version, serve over cauliflower rice instead of traditional rice or grains.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Stir-Fried
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg