Description
Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir Fry is a quick and flavorful dish that combines ground beef with vibrant Mediterranean vegetables, making it perfect for busy weeknights or a cozy weekend dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 bell peppers (red and yellow), sliced
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Cooked rice, for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
- Toss in sliced bell peppers and zucchini, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula. Season with salt and pepper, stir in minced garlic, and cook until browned, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Sprinkle in Italian seasoning, mixing everything together for an additional minute to meld flavors.
- Serve the stir fry over cooked rice and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in a skillet or microwave, adding a splash of water if needed.
- For added variety, consider adding mushrooms, spinach, or eggplant.
- Substitute ground beef with turkey or a plant-based alternative for a different option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 Kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg