Description
Mediterranean Ground Beef and Veggie Stir Fry brings together hearty flavors that will make your dinner table sing with Mediterranean charm. Sizzling beef and colorful vegetables create a quick, satisfying meal that delivers maximum taste with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups bell peppers, chopped
- 1 cup zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup onion, chopped
Aromatic Ingredients:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pour 2 tablespoons olive oil into a large skillet, warming it over medium heat for 2 minutes until it shimmers.
- Tumble 1 cup chopped onions and 2 minced garlic cloves into the hot pan, stirring frequently for 3-4 minutes until onions become translucent and fragrant.
- Crumble 1 pound ground beef into the skillet, breaking it into small pieces with your spatula and cooking for 6-7 minutes until the meat turns completely brown.
- Toss in 2 cups chopped bell peppers and 1 cup sliced zucchini, spreading them evenly across the meat and allowing them to sizzle for 5-6 minutes.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon cumin, salt, and pepper across the mixture, stirring thoroughly to distribute the seasonings.
- Continue cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes, ensuring your vegetables reach a tender-crisp texture and absorb the spices.
- Remove the skillet from heat and transfer your Mediterranean stir fry directly onto serving plates, ensuring an even distribution of meat and vegetables.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce excess grease and create a cleaner, healthier stir fry.
- Dice vegetables into similar-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- For a gluten-free version, verify all your spices are certified gluten-free and serve over cauliflower rice instead of traditional grains.
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles if you prefer a lighter protein option or want a vegetarian alternative.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Stir-Fried
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg