Description
A quick and flavorful Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir Fry combining ground beef, olives, tomatoes, and feta cheese with aromatic spices for a satisfying and vibrant meal.
Ingredients
1 lb (450g) ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon ground paprika
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until browned and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until onion softens.
- Add chopped bell pepper, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced Kalamata olives, dried oregano, ground cumin, and paprika.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes until vegetables soften and tomatoes release juices.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the mixture and cook for 1 more minute to slightly melt the cheese.
- Remove skillet from heat and garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Can substitute ground beef with ground lamb or turkey.
Add chopped spinach or zucchini for extra vegetables.
For a spicier version, add crushed red pepper flakes with spices.
Feta can be replaced with goat cheese or ricotta salata.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat gently in a skillet to preserve texture and juiciness.
Can be frozen for up to 2 months; add fresh feta and parsley after reheating.
Recipe is naturally gluten-free.
Fresh oregano can be used instead of dried (use about 1 tablespoon).
Serve over rice, couscous, or greens for a complete meal.
Vegetarian option: use plant-based crumbles or lentils instead of ground beef.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
