Description
Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir Fry brings zesty spices and quick protein to your weeknight dinner table. Grab your skillet and whip up this flavorful one-pan meal that rushes from stovetop to plate in less than 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Aromatic Ingredients:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Oil:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Pour 2 tablespoons olive oil into a large skillet, heating over medium-high heat at 375°F for 2 minutes until shimmering.
- Drop 1 chopped onion and 2 minced garlic cloves into the hot oil, stirring constantly for 3-4 minutes until they turn translucent and fragrant.
- Crumble 1 pound ground beef into the skillet, breaking it apart with a wooden spatula and cooking for 5-6 minutes until the meat browns completely.
- Toss 1 cup sliced bell peppers, 1 cup sliced zucchini, and 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes into the skillet, mixing thoroughly with the meat.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon paprika, salt, and pepper across the mixture, stirring to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Continue cooking the entire mixture for 6-7 minutes, ensuring vegetables soften and flavors meld together.
- Remove the skillet from heat when vegetables reach a tender-crisp consistency and beef is fully cooked through.
- Transfer the Mediterranean stir fry directly onto serving plates, ensuring an equal distribution of meat and vegetables.
Notes
- Fresh herbs like parsley or mint add a bright, fresh flavor to the stir fry and complement the Mediterranean seasonings.
- Ground lamb works beautifully as an alternative protein if you prefer a richer meat option.
- Use high heat and avoid overcrowding the skillet to ensure vegetables stay crisp and develop nice caramelization.
- For a low-carb version, serve over cauliflower rice instead of traditional grains to keep the meal lighter and more nutritious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Stir-Fried
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2.5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg