Description
A quick and delicious Mediterranean steak bowl with marinated sirloin, fresh veggies, and creamy tzatziki.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb sirloin steak (about 1-inch thick)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (fresh)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 cups cooked grains (brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice)
- 1 cup roasted chickpeas (optional for paleo or keto)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cucumber (diced)
- ½ red onion (thinly sliced)
- ½ cup kalamata olives (pitted)
- ⅓ cup feta cheese (crumbled, optional for dairy-free)
- ¼ cup fresh herbs (parsley or dill, chopped)
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain, coconut yogurt for dairy-free)
- ½ cucumber (grated, squeezed dry)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (fresh)
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1 tbsp fresh dill (chopped)
- 3 tbsp olive oil (for vinaigrette)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (fresh, for vinaigrette)
- 1 tsp honey (omit for Whole30)
- 1 garlic clove (minced, for vinaigrette)
- ½ tsp dried oregano (for vinaigrette)
Instructions
- Mix marinade ingredients and coat steak. Marinate for 30 minutes to 4 hours.
- Mix tzatziki ingredients and chill in the fridge.
- Whisk together vinaigrette ingredients and set aside.
- Sear steak in a hot skillet for 4–5 minutes per side, then let rest before slicing thinly against the grain.
- Layer grains, steak, and toppings in a bowl. Add tzatziki and vinaigrette. Serve immediately or pack for lunch.
Notes
Make extra tzatziki to enjoy with other meals. Remember to let the steak rest for juicy slices.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: steak bowl, Mediterranean, tzatziki, healthy dinner