Mediterranean Diet Savory Minced Meat and Vegetable Stir-Fry
Bursting with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients, this Mediterranean Diet Savory Minced Meat and Vegetable Stir-Fry is a quick and nutritious one-pan meal perfect for busy weeknights. Featuring tender minced beef or lamb, sautéed zucchini, red bell peppers, and juicy cherry tomatoes, this dish is elevated with briny kalamata olives, aromatic garlic, and a hint of cinnamon for a unique flavor twist. Cooked in heart-healthy extra virgin olive oil and garnished with fresh parsley, this satisfying recipe is ready in under 35 minutes and pairs beautifully with a side of crusty bread or over a bed of quinoa. For an irresistible Mediterranean touch, finish with creamy crumbled feta cheese. Packed with protein and vegetables, this gluten-free dish embodies the simplicity and healthfulness of Mediterranean cuisine while delivering a punch of bold, savory flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 500 grams minced beef or lamb
- 1 medium, chopped red onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 medium, chopped zucchini
- 1 medium, chopped red bell pepper
- 200 grams, halved cherry tomatoes
- 100 grams, pitted and halved kalamata olives
- 2 tablespoons, finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 100 grams, crumbled (optional) feta cheese
Instructions
Heat 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the minced beef or lamb to the skillet.
Cook the meat, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until it is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Drain excess fat if necessary and transfer the cooked meat to a plate; set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Add the chopped zucchini and red bell pepper to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes until they start to soften.
Stir in the cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, dried oregano, ground cinnamon, salt, and black pepper.
Return the cooked meat to the skillet and mix well with the vegetables.
Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Remove from heat and stir in the chopped fresh parsley.
Serve the stir-fry warm, optionally topped with crumbled feta cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2511 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 180.9 g | 232% | |
| Saturated Fat | 61.3 g | 306% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 489 mg | 163% | |
| Sodium | 5944 mg | 258% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 115.9 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.1 g | 125% | |
| Total Sugars | 67.9 g | ||
| Protein | 119.7 g | 239% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 972 mg | 75% | |
| Iron | 25.2 mg | 140% | |
| Potassium | 6427 mg | 137% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
