Description
A quick and delicious stir fry combining juicy ground beef with fresh vegetables and bold Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small red onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté red onion and garlic until softened.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking it into crumbles.
- Stir in zucchini and bell peppers. Cook for 5-7 minutes until just tender.
- Mix in tomato paste, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir until well coated.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve hot!
Notes
Feel free to add other vegetables or spices to customize the dish. Great served with rice or quinoa.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: beef, stir fry, Mediterranean, quick meal, weeknight dinner