Description
A quick and easy Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir-Fry that’s full of flavor and perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (85% lean)
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin (optional)
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (or sweet paprika)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) diced tomatoes, drained slightly
- 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- Juice of 1/2 lemon (about 1–2 tbsp)
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Prep first by slicing the onion, mincing garlic, dicing the pepper, draining the tomatoes, and crumbling the feta.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tbsp olive oil. When it shimmers, add the ground beef and break it up. Brown until no pink remains, about 6–8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Push the beef to one side, add the remaining oil, then add the onion and bell pepper. Sauté for 4–5 minutes until soft and slightly golden.
- Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir the beef back in, then add oregano, cumin, smoked paprika, tomato paste, and the drained diced tomatoes. Mix well and simmer for 5–7 minutes.
- Add halved olives and lemon juice. Stir and cook for 1–2 minutes more.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle crumbled feta and chopped parsley on top before serving.
Notes
Serve with rice, in warm pita, or alongside a green salad. Add plain yogurt or tzatziki for a creamy finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg