Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef, 85% lean or higher
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper (red or yellow), diced
- 1 small zucchini, diced
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup kalamata olives, sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup toasted pine nuts
- ½ tsp sumac (optional, for extra tang)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion for 2–3 minutes until soft, then add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add ground beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Season with salt, black pepper, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 5–7 minutes until browned.
- Stir in diced bell pepper and zucchini; cook for about 5 minutes until slightly tender. Add cherry tomatoes and kalamata olives; stir and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and mix in fresh parsley and lemon juice before serving. Top with crumbled feta cheese and toasted pine nuts if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Feel free to use turkey or lamb instead of ground beef. Customize the dish with your favorite vegetables like spinach or carrots. Serve with tzatziki sauce or warm pita bread for added flavor.