Description
This Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir-Fry is a quick, healthy skillet dinner packed with bold Mediterranean flavors. Featuring lean ground beef, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, spinach, garlic, and lemon, this one-pan meal is perfect for busy weeknights. Ideal for low-carb and gluten-free diets, and ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium red onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound lean ground beef (95% or higher)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 medium zucchini, chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cups baby spinach
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil (for finishing)
Instructions
1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Add diced red onion and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until softened.
2. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add ground beef, break it apart with a spatula, and cook until fully browned.
4. Season with cumin, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat the beef evenly.
5. Add zucchini and cherry tomatoes. Cook for about 5 minutes until vegetables are tender.
6. Stir in the spinach and cook until just wilted, about 1 to 2 minutes.
7. Remove from heat, drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil, and stir to combine.
8. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve warm.
Notes
This dish is versatile—try it with ground lamb or turkey for variation.
Avoid overcooking the spinach to keep the dish vibrant and fresh.
Great for meal prep—refrigerate and enjoy within 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg