Spicy Jalapeño Popper Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir Fry
This Spicy Jalapeño Popper Mediterranean Ground Beef Stir Fry is a quick, flavorful, and spicy dish perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. The combination of ground beef, sautéed onions, garlic, and fresh jalapeños brings a heat-packed punch to the table. Serve it with a side of rice, or enjoy it on its own!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, Spicy
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 jalapeño peppers, diced (seeds removed for less heat)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet, sautéing until soft and fragrant.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart as it cooks until browned and fully cooked.
- Stir in the diced jalapeño peppers and halved cherry tomatoes.
- Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, allowing the tomatoes to soften and flavors to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra heat, leave some seeds in the jalapeños.
- You can also serve this stir fry with rice, quinoa, or a side salad.
- Feel free to adjust the number of jalapeños based on your preferred spice level.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: ~350 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg