Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir Fry
Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir Fry is a vibrant, flavorful dish that brings the lively essence of Mediterranean markets right to your kitchen. With a colorful mix of bell peppers and savory ground beef, this quick stir-fry is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a delicious meal that’s sure to please everyone at the table. Customize it with your favorite veggies and spices for endless variations while enjoying the incredible aroma as it cooks!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups mixed bell peppers (red, yellow, green), diced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Fresh parsley or basil, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onions and minced garlic; sauté until onions are translucent.
- Increase heat slightly and add ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon.
- Stir in diced bell peppers and sauté for about 4-5 minutes until they soften slightly.
- Add cumin, paprika, and toasted pine nuts; stir well to combine flavors.
- Remove from heat and mix in fresh herbs before serving.
- Serve over rice or noodles if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg