Description
A quick and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired stir fry featuring ground beef, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add bell peppers, red onion, and garlic to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender-crisp, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in oregano, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add cherry tomatoes and Kalamata olives. Cook for 2-3 minutes until tomatoes start to soften.
- Remove from heat. Sprinkle with feta cheese and fresh parsley.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Main
- Cuisine: American