Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir Fry Recipe
Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir Fry is a quick one-pan dinner made with lean ground beef, fresh vegetables, and Mediterranean herbs.Ready in only 25 minutes.Perfect for healthy weeknight family meals.
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 cup bell pepper sliced
- 1 cup zucchini sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 medium onion sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Fresh parsley optional garnish
Instructions
- Slice the bell pepper, zucchini, and onion. Halve the cherry tomatoes and mince the garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground beef and cook for 5–7 minutes until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Stir in the onion and garlic. Cook for 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Add the bell pepper, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes. Cook for another 5–7 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still vibrant.
- Sprinkle in the oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Drizzle with fresh lemon juice and stir everything together.
- Cook for one additional minute before serving.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and enjoy your Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir Fry warm.
Notes
- Ground turkey or chicken can replace the ground beef.
- Add mushrooms, olives, or spinach for extra Mediterranean flavor.
- Fresh oregano can be substituted for dried oregano.
- Fresh basil makes an excellent garnish.
- Pair with warm pita bread or a simple Greek salad.