# Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir Fry

A quick, healthy, and flavorful Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir Fry recipe, ready in under 30 minutes.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 salt and black pepper
- 1 fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 feta cheese, crumbled (optional)

## Instructions

1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 2–3 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
3. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook until browned (5–7 minutes). Drain excess fat.
4. Stir in the sliced red bell pepper and zucchini; cook for 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp.
5. Stir in halved cherry tomatoes, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2–3 minutes.
6. Remove from heat, garnish with parsley and feta (optional), and serve hot. Pair with rice, quinoa, or pita bread if desired.

## Equipment

- large skillet

## Tips

- Use lean ground beef (85-90% lean).
- Can substitute with ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based alternatives.
- Make it spicier: Add crushed red pepper flakes, harissa, or cayenne pepper.
- Go Vegetarian: Swap ground beef for chickpeas, lentils, or crumbled tofu.
- Add More Greens: Stir in spinach, kale, or Swiss chard.
- Try Different Cheeses: Replace feta with goat cheese, Parmesan, or ricotta salata or use a dairy-free alternative.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freezes well for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating

## Source

- Original video: https://corarecipes.com/mediterranean-ground-beef-stir-fry/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1XqspLp1Ie6DMzyNZwSE-zOYgcndtmNNrDit_5md_1HcUSc9CzXEbG0rM_aem_dhzKxlD93CBC0ANKv2iLMg
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/c0348b32-e2d2-4d52-92dd-0f70bd39d028
- Extracted: 2025-04-01

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