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Close-up of Mediterranean ground beef stir-fry with visible beef, peppers, and onions on a wooden table.

Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir-Fry: When You Want Vacation Vibes on a Weeknight

This Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir-Fry is a quick and easy weeknight meal packed with flavor. It brings the taste of the Mediterranean to your table with ground beef, colorful vegetables, and classic Mediterranean ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Lemon wedges, for serving (optional) for serving (optional)
  • Cooked couscous or quinoa, for serving (optional) for serving (optional)

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
  2. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Add red onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
  4. Add red and yellow bell peppers and cook until slightly tender, about 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in diced tomatoes, Kalamata olives, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  6. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
  7. Stir in fresh parsley and feta cheese.
  8. Serve immediately over couscous or quinoa, if desired. Garnish with lemon wedges, if desired.

Notes

For a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes along with the oregano.