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A colorful Mediterranean ground beef stir fry with zucchini, peppers, and feta cheese in a large skillet.

Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir Fry

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 385
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lean ground beef (90/10)
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium red onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 large zucchini , sliced into half-moons
  • 1 large red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 0.5 tsp sea salt
  • 0.25 tsp cracked black pepper
  • 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 0.25 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Method
 

  1. Place a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
  2. Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until fully browned, using a spatula to break the meat into small crumbles.
  3. Transfer the cooked beef to a bowl and drain any excess fat from the pan.
  4. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet.
  5. Incorporate the red onion, zucchini, and bell pepper into the skillet; sauté for 5 to 6 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
  6. Add the minced garlic, cherry tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper; cook for an additional 2 minutes until the tomatoes begin to soften.
  7. Return the browned beef to the skillet and toss all ingredients to combine and heat through.
  8. Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the lemon juice and fresh parsley.
  9. Garnish with crumbled feta cheese and serve immediately.