Description
Mediterranean ground beef stir fry cooks seasoned beef and crisp veggies in one pan for bold, fast dinner. Big flavor, easy cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup bell peppers
- 1 cup zucchini
- 1 medium onion
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 cloves garlic
Seasonings:
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp basil
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Pour 1 tsp olive oil into a large skillet, warming it over medium heat (375°F) until the surface shimmers.
- Toss chopped onion and minced garlic into the hot pan, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until the onions turn translucent and fragrant.
- Crumble 1 lb ground beef into the skillet, breaking it into small pieces with your spatula and cooking for 6-7 minutes until the meat browns completely.
- Drop 1 cup sliced bell peppers and 1 cup sliced zucchini into the skillet, stirring to combine with the beef and cooking for 4-5 minutes.
- Sprinkle 1 tsp oregano, 1 tsp basil, salt, and pepper across the mixture, gently folding the herbs throughout the dish.
- Continue cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes, ensuring your vegetables reach a tender but still slightly crisp consistency.
- Remove the skillet from heat, letting the stir fry rest for 1 minute to allow flavors to meld together before serving.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter protein option that keeps the Mediterranean flavors intact.
- Cut vegetables into uniform sizes to ensure even cooking and a consistent texture throughout the stir fry.
- For extra Mediterranean flair, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese or chopped fresh parsley on top just before serving to boost flavor and presentation.
- If your skillet isn’t large enough, cook in batches to prevent overcrowding, which can make vegetables steam instead of developing a nice sear.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Stir-Fried
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 to 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg