Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir Fry
A quick, savory Mediterranean stir fry made with ground beef, vibrant veggies, herbs, and olives. A one-pan dinner ready in 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- - 1 lb lean ground beef
- - 1 tbsp olive oil
- - 1 small red onion thinly sliced
- - 3 garlic cloves minced
- - 1 red bell pepper sliced
- - 1 yellow bell pepper sliced
- - 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- - 1/4 cup kalamata olives sliced
- - 1 tsp dried oregano
- - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- - 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional
- - Salt and pepper to taste
- - 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- - Juice of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté 2–3 minutes.
- Add garlic, stir until fragrant.
- Add ground beef. Brown until cooked through.
- Stir in peppers, tomatoes, olives, and spices. Cook 5–6 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Stir in parsley and lemon juice.
- Serve warm over rice, quinoa, or greens.
Notes
- You can easily swap the ground beef with ground turkey, lamb, or even plant-based alternatives for a different protein option.
- Want to make it low-carb? Serve over cauliflower rice or wrapped in lettuce cups.
- For extra richness, top with crumbled feta cheese or a spoonful of hummus before serving.
- This stir fry is meal-prep friendly—store in individual containers with cooked quinoa or couscous for ready-to-go lunches.
- Adjust spice levels by increasing or skipping the red pepper flakes.
- Feel free to mix in extra veggies like zucchini, spinach, or artichoke hearts.