Easy One-Pot Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir Fry
A vibrant dish combining ground beef with colorful vegetables and fragrant spices for a quick and wholesome meal.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Large Skillet or Wok
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground Beef Choose a lean variety.
- 1 cup Bell Peppers Sliced, use a mix of colors.
- 1 medium Zucchini Sliced into half-moons.
- 1 medium Red Onion Thinly sliced.
- 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing.
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Classic Mediterranean herb.
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin Adds warmth and earthiness.
- 1 teaspoon Sweet Paprika For depth of flavor.
- to taste Salt and Pepper For seasoning.
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed.
- to taste Fresh Parsley Chopped for garnish.
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks. Sauté until browned, about 5-7 minutes, seasoning with salt, pepper, oregano, cumin, and paprika.
- Drain excess fat if necessary. Add sliced red onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add sliced bell peppers and zucchini, cooking for an additional 5-6 minutes until tender yet crisp.
- During the last minute, add minced garlic and stir continuously until fragrant.
- Remove from heat, squeeze lemon juice over the stir fry, and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
For variations, consider adding other vegetables or spices to customize the dish.