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Mediterranean-style ground beef stir fry with colorful veggies and spices

Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir Fry

This Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir Fry cooks fast and tastes fresh, combining seasoned ground beef with bell peppers, zucchini, tomatoes, and feta for a delightful weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs ground beef Use lean ground beef if desired.
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small red onion, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 cup zucchini, sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved Add last to keep juicy.
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp ground cumin
  • Salt & black pepper, to taste
  • 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley or basil, chopped
  • 1/2 each lemon, juiced
Optional Add-Ins
  • Kalamata olives, spinach or arugula, red pepper flakes For additional flavor.

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart. Drain excess grease if needed.
  2. Add garlic and red onion to the beef. Sauté 1-2 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened. Stir in paprika, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  3. Add bell pepper and zucchini. Cook for 3-4 minutes until tender but still crisp. Stir in cherry tomatoes and cook another 1-2 minutes until just softened.
  4. Remove from heat. Squeeze lemon juice over the skillet and gently toss. Sprinkle with feta and fresh herbs.
  5. Serve hot on its own, over rice or quinoa, or tucked into warm pita.

Notes

Let the stir fry cool to room temperature. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet or microwave until hot. For longer storage, freeze in a sealed container for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge before reheating.