Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir‑Fry 

A one‑pan Mediterranean twist on quick ground beef, this stir‑fry brings together lean beef, vibrant veggies, briny olives, and feta for a healthy yet satisfying meal. Ready in about 25 minutes, it’s gluten‑free and flexible—serve over rice, quinoa, or use as a wrap filling. With no heavy sauces and fresh lemon and herbs enhancing natural flavors, this dish is ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef (90% lean)
  
  

• 1 Tbsp olive oil
  
  

• 1 small onion, diced 

• 2 cloves garlic, minced
  
  

• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  
  

• 1 zucchini, sliced
  
  

• ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  
  

• ¼ cup Kalamata olives, sliced
  
  

• Juice of ½ lemon
  
  

• 1 tsp dried oregano
  
  

• ½ tsp ground cumin
  
  

• ½ tsp smoked paprika
  
  

• Salt & black pepper, to taste
  
  

• ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
  
  

• 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  
  

Directions

1. Heat olive oil over medium-high in a large skillet. Add onion and garlic; sauté until fragrant (~2 minutes).
   
   

2. Add bell pepper, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes; sauté until veggies soften and tomatoes begin to blister (~4–5 minutes). 

3. Stir in olives, oregano, cumin, paprika, lemon juice; briefly heat then transfer veg to a bowl.
   
   

4. In the same pan, cook ground beef with salt, pepper, and additional seasoning if desired; break into crumbles until browned (5–7 minutes). Drain if needed.
   
   

5. Return vegetables to the pan; stir to combine and heat through (~2 minutes).
   
   

6. Remove from heat; sprinkle chopped parsley and feta over the top. Serve immediately.
   
   

Nutrients (per serving, makes 4)

• Calories: ~391 kcal
  
  

• Protein: ~24 g
  
  

• Carbohydrates: ~11 g
  
  

• Fat: ~28 g
  
  

• Fiber: ~3 g
  
  

• Sugar: ~5 g
  
  

• Sodium: ~598 mg
  
  

• Vitamin C: ~80 mg
  
  

• Calcium: ~177 mg
  
  

• Iron: ~5 mg