This Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir Fry is a quick, healthy, and flavorful dish packed with blistered tomatoes, sweet bell pepper, spinach, garlic, and oregano. It's protein-rich, veggie-heavy, and ready in just 25 minutes—perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
No heavy sauces are needed—the tomatoes and garlic naturally create a juicy, flavorful base. This meal comes together fast, is high in protein, and can be served in multiple ways such as grain bowls, lettuce wraps, or even topped with an egg for breakfast.
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
8 oz baby spinach
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 green onions (whites and greens separated)
1 lb ground beef
½ tsp dried oregano
Salt & pepper to taste
2 tbsp crumbled feta (optional)
Instructions
1. Sauté the tomatoes and bell pepper: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the bell pepper and tomatoes and cook for 4–5 minutes until tomatoes blister. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
2. Add spinach and onion whites: Add spinach and the white parts of the green onion. Stir for 2–3 minutes until wilted. Transfer vegetables to a plate.
3. Cook the beef: Add the ground beef to the same pan with oregano, salt, and pepper. Break it apart and cook until browned. Drain if necessary.
4. Combine and finish: Return veggies to the pan, stir in green onion greens, and top with feta.
Serving Ideas
Enjoy over rice, quinoa, or lentils; use as a filling for lettuce wraps; or top with an egg for a high-protein breakfast.
Storage
Refrigerate for 3–4 days or freeze up to 3 months (without feta). Reheat on the stove or microwave.