Description
A fast, flavor-packed Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir Fry made in one skillet with warm spices, juicy vegetables, and a finishing hit of feta and mint. Perfect for weeknight dinners or a crowd-pleasing party plate.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground beef (85/15)
1 small yellow onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 green zucchini, sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/2 cup crumbled feta (full-fat block, not pre-crumbled)
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chiffonade
Instructions
1. Preheat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat for 5 minutes.
2. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into chunks. Let it sear undisturbed in places.
3. Push beef to the side and add onion and bell pepper into the rendered fat. Cook until softened and lightly caramelized.
4. Add zucchini and allow it to sear, then add cherry tomatoes and cook until just bursting.
5. Season with cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
6. Add red wine vinegar and toss everything together.
7. Remove from heat. Sprinkle crumbled feta evenly over the dish.
8. Finish with fresh mint before serving.
Notes
Use a cast iron skillet for best browning and flavor.
Add feta only at the end to avoid melting into the dish.
Fresh mint is key—don’t skip it, or the dish loses its cooling contrast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Mediterranean beef stir fry, one pan dinner, ground beef skillet