Description
This quick Mediterranean stir fry brings together juicy ground beef, crisp-tender zucchini, sweet bell peppers, and garlic in a well-balanced, herb-kissed skillet meal perfect for busy nights.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground beef (80/20)
1 medium yellow onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large red bell pepper, sliced
2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half moons
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add ground beef and cook undisturbed for 3 minutes, then break it up and continue cooking for 2-4 more minutes until browned.
3. Season the beef with salt, pepper, and oregano, then push it to one side of the pan.
4. Add onions and red bell pepper to the other side and cook for 3-4 minutes, until just tender.
5. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
6. Add zucchini slices and cook for 4-5 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden but still firm.
7. Combine everything in the skillet, stir in fresh parsley, and adjust seasoning as needed.
8. Serve immediately or store for later.
Notes
Don’t overcrowd the pan or the vegetables will steam instead of sauté.
Use freshly chopped parsley at the end for the best brightness.
Zucchini should be cooked just until slightly tender to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: ground beef, zucchini, stir fry, Mediterranean, quick dinner