Description
A quick and healthy stir fry with ground beef and Mediterranean flavors, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Feta cheese for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Add the red and yellow bell peppers and zucchini. Stir fry for about 5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Stir in the dried oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the drained diced tomatoes and sliced Kalamata olives. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through.
- Remove from heat. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and optional feta cheese before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste. Serve over couscous, rice, or with pita bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Main
- Cuisine: Mediterranean