Description
A quick and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired ground beef stir fry packed with vibrant vegetables, warm spices, and fresh herbs, perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 grams ground beef
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 bell peppers, sliced
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- In a small bowl, combine paprika, cumin, and dried oregano.
- Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic, then stir until fragrant.
- Add sliced bell peppers and zucchini, then cook until slightly tender.
- Stir in diced tomatoes and tomato paste, mixing well.
- Add the spice mixture, salt, and black pepper, then cook until everything is well combined and heated through.
- Finish with fresh parsley, stir gently, and serve warm.
Notes
- Cook the beef in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Do not overcook vegetables to maintain a slight crunch.
- Adjust seasoning at the end for best flavor balance.
- Add chili flakes if you prefer a spicy kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Mediterranean ground beef stir fry, easy beef stir fry, healthy beef recipe, quick dinner recipe, one pan meal