Are you searching for a quick, flavorful, and healthy weeknight dinner that transports your taste buds straight to the sunny shores of the Mediterranean? Many home cooks struggle to find recipes that are both satisfying and nutritious, often settling for bland or overly complicated dishes. This Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir Fry is your answer, combining the robust, savory notes of ground beef with the vibrant freshness of classic Mediterranean ingredients. It’s a dish designed to be both approachable for a beginner cook and exciting enough for a seasoned chef, delivering a delicious meal in under 30 minutes.

This recipe is significantly faster than the average stir-fry, which often hovers around 40-45 minutes total. The quick cooking time makes it perfect for busy weeknights.

Gather all your ingredients. This is the secret to a successful stir-fry, ensuring everything is ready to go when it’s needed. Finely chop your onion, mince the garlic, thinly slice the red and yellow bell peppers, halve the cherry tomatoes, and pit and halve the Kalamata olives. Chop your fresh parsley for garnish. Having everything prepped and within reach makes the cooking process smooth and enjoyable.

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and break it apart with a spoon. Cook, stirring occasionally, until it’s nicely browned and no pink remains. This usually takes about 5-7 minutes. Drain off any excess grease. This step builds the foundation of flavor for your stir-fry.

Push the browned beef to one side of the skillet. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the other side. Sauté for about 1-2 minutes until the onion is softened and the garlic is fragrant. Then, add the sliced bell peppers to the skillet. Stir everything together with the beef and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until the peppers are tender-crisp. You want them to retain a slight bite.

Now, let’s bring it all together! Add the halved cherry tomatoes, pitted and halved Kalamata olives, dried oregano, salt, freshly ground black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes to the skillet. Stir gently to combine all the ingredients. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the tomatoes to slightly soften and release their juices, which will help create a light sauce.

Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the crumbled feta cheese and most of the fresh parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately. Garnish with the remaining fresh parsley. The colors, aromas, and flavors are all coming together beautifully for a delightful meal.

Note: These are approximate values and can vary depending on exact ingredient measurements and brands used.