Description
Quick, colorful, and packed with flavor, this Quick Mediterranean Ground Beef and Veggie Stir Fry is your go-to easy recipe for busy nights. This one-pan meal blends lean ground beef, fresh zucchini, bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes with bold Mediterranean spices. It’s ideal for a quick dinner, healthy meal prep, or creative food ideas when you need something fast, satisfying, and vibrant. Whether you’re on the hunt for easy dinner recipes, healthy snacks, or Mediterranean meal ideas, this one delivers every time.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound ground beef (85% lean)
1 medium zucchini, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (adjust to taste)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
3. Add ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks. Brown for 5-7 minutes.
4. Season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes.
5. Add zucchini, bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes. Stir to combine.
6. Sprinkle Italian seasoning and cook for 5-6 minutes, until veggies are tender-crisp.
7. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley.
8. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.
Notes
Don’t overcook the veggies — they should stay a little crisp for texture and flavor.
Feel free to swap beef for turkey or a plant-based alternative.
Top with feta or a dollop of herbed yogurt for extra Mediterranean flair.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: quick dinner, stir fry, Mediterranean beef, healthy meal prep, easy dinner, veggie stir fry