Description
Looking for a flavorful, quick dinner idea packed with protein, veggies, and Mediterranean flair? This *Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir-Fry* is a perfect go-to recipe. Juicy ground beef is browned and tossed with sautéed zucchini, cherry tomatoes, red peppers, olives, and creamy feta—all seasoned with warm herbs and spices. It’s a 30-minute, one-pan wonder that’s great for busy weeknights, healthy snacks, or easy lunch prep. Whether you’re after *easy recipes*, *dinner ideas*, or a new *healthy stir-fry* to love, this one delivers big flavor fast.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 medium zucchini, sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 small red onion, sliced
⅓ cup kalamata olives, halved
½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 7–8 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, oregano, and crushed red pepper. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
2. In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil if needed. Sauté red onion and red bell pepper for 3–4 minutes until they begin to soften.
3. Add zucchini to the pan and continue cooking for 5–6 minutes, until tender but still slightly firm.
4. Stir in the cherry tomatoes and minced garlic. Cook for another 2–3 minutes until tomatoes begin to blister and garlic is fragrant.
5. Return the cooked beef to the pan and stir everything together. Let cook for 2–3 minutes so flavors can blend. Adjust seasoning to taste.
6. Turn off the heat. Stir in olives, toasted pine nuts, and crumble feta over the top.
7. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving. Enjoy warm on its own or over rice, couscous, or quinoa.
Notes
Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet for just 1–2 minutes to bring out their full flavor.
Don’t overcrowd your pan—use a wide skillet to allow for proper browning.
Add feta after turning off the heat to prevent it from melting completely and losing its texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: easy recipe, Mediterranean stir-fry, ground beef dinner, healthy meal prep, one-pan dinner