Description
A flavorful, one-pan Mediterranean-inspired stir fry featuring seasoned ground beef, vibrant veggies, and bright herbs—ready in under 30 minutes for a satisfying dinner or healthy meal prep option.
Ingredients
1 lb lean ground beef (90/10 or 85/15)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 zucchini, diced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon ground coriander (optional)
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
½ teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
Optional toppings: crumbled feta, sliced olives, lemon wedges, or tzatziki
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook 5–6 minutes until browned and no longer pink.
- Stir in bell pepper, zucchini, cumin, oregano, paprika, coriander, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook for 4–5 minutes until veggies are tender-crisp.
- Stir in tomato paste and lemon juice. Cook for 1–2 minutes to blend flavors.
- Remove from heat, stir in fresh parsley or cilantro, and adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve with optional toppings and enjoy with rice, pita, or grain bowls.
Notes
Swap ground beef with lamb for richer flavor.
Enhance with extra veggies like spinach or artichokes.
Serve with feta, olives, tzatziki, or pita for Greek style.
Make low-carb with cauliflower rice or zoodles.
Add harissa or jalapeños for more spice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
