Description
This Mediterranean stir-fry is the kind of dish that fills your kitchen with color and your plate with bold, satisfying flavor. I first made it on a whim to shake up my usual dinner routine—and it’s been in steady rotation ever since. Hearty, herby, and zesty with lemon and olives, it’s a skillet full of sunshine.
Ingredients
For the Stir-Fry:
1 lb ground beef (85% lean or higher)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 red or yellow bell pepper, diced
1 small zucchini, diced
½ tsp salt (to taste)
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp dried oregano
¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ cup kalamata olives, sliced
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Toppings & Optional Add-Ins:
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup toasted pine nuts
½ tsp sumac (optional, for tang)
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent.
Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
Add bell pepper and zucchini. Season with salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Cook until veggies are just tender.
Stir in cherry tomatoes and olives. Cook another 2–3 minutes.
Remove from heat. Add parsley and lemon juice. Stir to combine.
Serve warm, topped with feta, pine nuts, and a sprinkle of sumac if using.
- Category: Dinner
Nutrition
- Calories: ~380
- Fat: 24g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Protein: 26g