Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir Fry

30 mins
Serves 1
https://glassika.com/2025/02/27/mediterranean-ground-beef-stir-fry-recipe/

Directions

  1. 1Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat. Add sliced red onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
  2. 2Add ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook for 5-7 minutes, until browned. Drain excess fat.
  3. 3Stir in minced garlic, sliced zucchini, and bell peppers. Cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
  4. 4Sprinkle in ground cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
  5. 5Mix in halved cherry tomatoes and sliced Kalamata olives. Cook for 2 minutes.
  6. 6Remove from heat, drizzle with lemon juice, and garnish with parsley and feta cheese.
  7. 7Serve hot over rice, quinoa, couscous, or cauliflower rice; or in pita or lettuce wraps

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small red onion, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 zucchini, sliced
  • 0.5 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 0.5 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 0.25 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
  • 2 tbsp crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Equipment

large skillet or pan