Description
Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir Fry is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings together succulent ground beef, colorful vegetables, and aromatic spices in under 30 minutes. This quick meal is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, making it a versatile staple in your kitchen. Enjoy it over rice or on its own for a satisfying experience that will transport your taste buds to sun-soaked shores.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 bell peppers (assorted colors), sliced
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion, bell peppers, zucchini, and mincing the garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic and onion until fragrant and translucent (about 2 minutes).
- Add ground beef, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned (5-7 minutes), draining excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in bell peppers and zucchini, cooking until softened (4-5 minutes).
- Season with oregano and red pepper flakes; cook for an additional minute.
- Remove from heat and add fresh lemon juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For added flavor variations, swap ground beef for turkey or chicken. Feel free to include other vegetables such as spinach or mushrooms based on your preference.