Description
This Spicy Jalapeño Popper Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir Fry is a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines the heat of jalapeños with creamy cheeses and a mix of colorful vegetables. Perfect for a quick and tasty weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Stir Fry:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 fresh jalapeños, sliced thin
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Sauce:
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
For Serving:
- Cooked rice or cauliflower rice
Instructions
- Prepare the Stir Fry: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the ground beef until browned. Add onion, garlic, jalapeños, and red bell pepper; cook until softened.
- Add zucchini, cherry tomatoes, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook until vegetables are tender.
- Reduce heat, stir in cream cheese until melted. Remove from heat, add feta, parsley, and lemon juice. Stir to combine.
- Serve: Serve hot over rice or cauliflower rice.
Notes
- Adjust jalapeños to taste for desired spice level.
- For a lighter version, use reduced-fat cream cheese.
- This dish pairs well with warm pita or naan instead of rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl without rice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
