Description
Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir Fry is a quick and flavorful dish that brings the vibrant tastes of the Mediterranean right to your dinner table. Made with tender ground beef and an array of fresh vegetables, this stir fry is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. With just a handful of ingredients and simple preparation steps, you can whip up a nutritious meal that’s as visually appealing as it is delicious. The addition of Kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese elevates the flavors, while the bright squeeze of lemon ties everything together beautifully. Enjoy it over rice, quinoa, or even in lettuce wraps for a healthy twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Juice of lemon
Instructions
- Prepare all vegetables by washing and slicing them accordingly.
- In a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add zucchini and red bell pepper to the skillet; stir-fry for about 5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Incorporate cherry tomatoes and Kalamata olives; continue to stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes until heated through.
- Remove from heat and top with crumbled feta cheese before squeezing fresh lemon juice over the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg