Description
Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir Fry brings together bold flavors that dance on your plate like a culinary vacation. Sizzling beef, aromatic herbs, and colorful vegetables create a quick, satisfying meal that transports your taste buds to sunny coastal shores.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 400g lean ground beef
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 100g cherry tomatoes, halved
Seasonings and Extras:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 100 milliliters beef broth
- 50g Kalamata olives, sliced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat (350°F). Sauté 70g red onion for 2-3 minutes until translucent and soft.
- Add 9g minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, releasing its aromatic essence into the pan.
- Introduce 400g ground beef to the skillet. Crumble meat with a spatula and cook for 5-7 minutes at medium-high heat until browned and no pink remains.
- Drain any excess fat from the meat to keep your dish light and clean-tasting.
- Toss in 150g diced red bell pepper, 200g diced zucchini, and 100g halved cherry tomatoes. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until vegetables start to soften.
- Sprinkle 2.5g ground cumin, 2.5g smoked paprika, 1g ground cinnamon, and 1g dried oregano over the mixture. Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
- Stir 30g tomato paste into the skillet, ensuring even coating of all ingredients.
- Pour 100ml beef broth into the pan and simmer for 5 minutes at low heat (325°F) until sauce thickens.
- Remove skillet from heat and fold in 50g sliced Kalamata olives.
- Garnish with 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley and optional 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese.
- Serve immediately over warm rice, quinoa, or tucked into lettuce wraps.
Notes
- Drain ground beef thoroughly to prevent a greasy dish and ensure a nice, crisp texture when browning.
- Choose lean ground beef (90/10 or 93/7) for a healthier version that won’t compromise on flavor.
- For a vegetarian alternative, swap ground beef with crumbled firm tofu or plant-based meat substitute, adjusting cooking time accordingly.
- Prep all ingredients before starting to cook, as this Mediterranean-style stir fry moves quickly and requires constant attention to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 16-20 minutes
- Category: Stir-Fried
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg