Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of ½ lemon
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and garlic, sauté until fragrant and softened.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking apart. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in zucchini, bell pepper, and cherry tomatoes. Cook 5-7 minutes until vegetables soften.
- Add Kalamata olives, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir and cook 2-3 more minutes.
- Remove from heat and mix in crumbled feta and fresh parsley.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the stir fry before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor: Let beef brown fully before adding vegetables.
- For meal prep: Store in fridge for 4 days or freeze up to 3 months.
- Vegetarian option: Swap beef for lentils or chickpeas.
- Dairy-free: Use dairy-free feta or omit cheese.
- Add crunch: Top with toasted pine nuts or almonds.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 550 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: 70 mg