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Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir-Fry

Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir-Fry

Quick and flavorful stir-fry with ground beef, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and feta cheese, seasoned with Mediterranean spices.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef 85/15 lean
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 bell peppers red and yellow, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives pitted and sliced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
  • 1 lemon for juice

Equipment

  • large skillet or wok
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, breaking apart with wooden spoon. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5-6 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
  2. Add diced onion and bell peppers to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables begin to soften but still have crunch.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add cherry tomatoes and cook for another 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.
  4. Season with dried oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to coat everything evenly with spices.
  5. Add Kalamata olives and stir to combine. Cook for another 1-2 minutes to heat through.
  6. Remove from heat and sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the top. Garnish with fresh parsley and squeeze of lemon juice. Serve immediately.

Notes

Ground turkey works as lighter alternative. Can add zucchini or eggplant for more vegetables. Serve over rice, quinoa, or with pita bread. Add feta after reheating frozen portions.
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