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Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir-Fry

Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir-Fry: Quick & Zesty Weeknight Meal

A quick and zesty Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir-Fry bringing flavor and nutrition in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beef
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stir-Fry
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Use 85% lean or higher
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil
  • 1 medium Onion Yellow or white onions
  • 3 cloves Garlic Freshly minced
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper Any color
  • 1 medium Zucchini Or eggplant/yellow squash
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper Freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • to taste Red Pepper Flakes Adjust to heat preference
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese Crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons Pine Nuts Toasted
  • to taste Sumac Optional

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering, about 1-2 minutes.
  2. Sauté chopped onion for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  3. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Avoid browning.
  4. Add ground beef, breaking it apart, and season with salt, black pepper, cumin, paprika, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned.
  5. Fold in diced bell pepper and zucchini, sautéing for another 5 minutes.
  6. Stir in halved cherry tomatoes and kalamata olives, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley and lemon juice.
  8. Serve warm, garnishing with feta cheese and toasted pine nuts if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Adjust spice levels to taste and feel free to substitute vegetables as desired.

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